### Question
What is the definition of general retirement system?


### Answer
The definition of **general retirement system** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 410*:

> any pension, annuity, retirement, or similar fund or system established by a State or by a political subdivision thereof for employees of the State, political subdivision, or both

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 410*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER II-FEDERAL OLD-AGE, SURVIVORS, AND DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS**

