### Question
How is the term debar defined?


### Answer
The term **debar** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2393* as the following:

> 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. § 2393*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 141-MISCELLANEOUS PROCUREMENT PROVISIONS**

