### Question
What is the definition of debar?


### Answer
The definition of **debar** is as follows in *10 U.S.C. § 4654*:

> to exclude, pursuant to established administrative procedures, from Government contracting and subcontracting for a specified period of time commensurate with the seriousness of the failure or offense or the inadequacy of performance

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 4654*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART V-ACQUISITION > Subpart H-Contract Management > CHAPTER 363-PROHIBITION AND PENALTIES**

