### Question
How is the term sequestration defined?


### Answer
The term **sequestration** is defined in *38 U.S.C. § 113* as the following:

> a reduction in spending authority and loan guarantee commitments generally throughout the Government under the Balanced Budget and Emergency Deficit Control Act of 1985 (2 U.S.C. 901 et seq.) or any other law

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 113*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL**

