### Question
How is the term accumulated funding deficiency defined?


### Answer
The term **accumulated funding deficiency** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1085* as the following:

> given such term in section 1084(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1085*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 3-funding**

