### Question
What is the definition of executive agency?


### Answer
The definition of **executive agency** is as follows in *40 U.S.C. § 1314*:

> an executive department or independent establishment in the executive branch of the Federal Government, including a wholly owned Government corporation

#### Citation:
  - *40 U.S.C. § 1314*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-FEDERAL PROPERTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES > CHAPTER 13-PUBLIC PROPERTY**

