### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define kickback?


### Answer
Under *41 U.S.C. § 52*, **kickback** is defined as:

> any money, fee, commission, credit, gift, gratuity, thing of value, or compensation of any kind which is provided, directly or indirectly, to any prime contractor, prime contractor employee, subcontractor, or subcontractor employee for the purpose of improperly obtaining or rewarding favorable treatment in connection with a prime contract or in connection with a subcontract relating to a prime contract

#### Citation:
  - *41 U.S.C. § 52*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

