### Question
How is the term employee defined?


### Answer
The term **employee** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8981* as the following:

> an employee defined under section 8901(1) and an employee of the District of Columbia courts

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8981*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 89B-ENHANCED VISION BENEFITS**

