### Question
What is the definition of court order?


### Answer
The definition of **court order** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 2154*:

> any court decree of divorce, annulment or legal separation, or any court order or court-approved property settlement agreement incident to such court decree of divorce, annulment, or legal separation

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 2154*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-CENTRAL INTELLIGENCE AGENCY RETIREMENT AND DISABILITY > SUBCHAPTER III-PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&rsquo; RETIREMENT SYSTEM**

