### Question
What does functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions mean?


### Answer
**Functions closely associated with inherently governmental functions** has the following meaning in *10 U.S.C. § 2463*:

> given that term in section 2383(b)(3) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2463*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 146-CONTRACTING FOR PERFORMANCE OF CIVILIAN COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL TYPE FUNCTIONS**

