### Question
How is the term Secretary defined?


### Answer
The term **Secretary** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2008o* as the following:

> the Secretary, acting through the Under Secretary of Rural Development

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2008o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER IV-ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS**

