### Question
How is the term executive agency defined?


### Answer
The term **executive agency** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 421* as the following:

> given that term under section 403(1) of title 41.

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 421*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER VIII-COORDINATION WITH NON-FEDERAL ENTITIES; INSPECTOR GENERAL; UNITED STATES SECRET SERVICE; COAST GUARD; GENERAL PROVISIONS > Part F-Federal Emergency Procurement Flexibility**

