### Question
Can you define what debt forgiveness means?


### Answer
**Debt forgiveness** is defined as the following in *7 U.S.C. § 1991*:

> reducing or terminating a farmer program loan made or guaranteed under this chapter, in a manner that results in a loss to the Secretary, through—


(i) writing down or writing off a loan under section 2001 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 1991*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

