### Question
What is the definition of base period?


### Answer
The definition of **base period** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 2025*:

> the period used to determine the amount of the State family assistance grant for a State under section 403 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603)

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2025*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**

