### Question
How is the "act of prostitution" defined?


### Answer
The term **act of prostitution** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 920c* as follows -

> a sexual act or sexual contact (as defined in section 920(g) of this title (article 120(g))) on account of which anything of value is given to, or received by, any person

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 920c*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART II-PERSONNEL > CHAPTER 47-UNIFORM CODE OF MILITARY JUSTICE > SUBCHAPTER X-PUNITIVE ARTICLES**

