### Question
How does the law define debt forgiveness?


### Answer
Under *7 U.S.C. § 1991*, **debt forgiveness** is defined as:

> reducing or terminating a farmer program loan made or guaranteed under this chapter, in a manner that results in a loss to the Secretary, through—


(i) writing down or writing off a loan under section 2001 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 49-CONSULTATION ON AGRICULTURAL PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

