### Question
What is the definition of proceeds?


### Answer
The definition of **proceeds** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 981*:

> the amount of money acquired through the illegal transactions resulting in the forfeiture, less the direct costs incurred in providing the goods or services

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 981*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 46-FORFEITURE**

