### Question
How is the "principal" defined?


### Answer
The term **principal** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 486* as follows -

> given that term in section 877 of this title (article 77 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice).

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 486*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART I-ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL MILITARY POWERS > CHAPTER 23-MISCELLANEOUS STUDIES AND REPORTS**

