### Question
How is the "debtor in possession" defined?


### Answer
The term **debtor in possession** is defined in *11 U.S.C. § 1182* as follows -

> the debtor, unless removed as debtor in possession under section 1185(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *11 U.S.C. § 1182*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-REORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER V-SMALL BUSINESS DEBTOR REORGANIZATION**

