### Question
What is the definition of participated?


### Answer
The definition of **participated** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 207*:

> an action taken as an officer or employee through decision, approval, disapproval, recommendation, the rendering of advice, investigation, or other such action

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 207*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 11-BRIBERY, GRAFT, AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST**

