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


### Answer
The definition of **executive department** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 201*:

> any executive department, agency, or independent establishment of the United States or any corporation wholly owned by the United States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 201*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6-THE CHILDREN'S BUREAU > SUBCHAPTER I-ADMINISTRATION AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

