### Question
What is the definition of value?


### Answer
The definition of **value** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 641*:

> face, par, or market value, or cost price, either wholesale or retail, whichever is greater.

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 641*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 31-EMBEZZLEMENT AND THEFT**

