### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define contract?


### Answer
Under *20 U.S.C. § 1145d*, **contract** is defined as:

> any agreement for the acquisition by purchase, lease, or barter of property or services by the foreign source, for the direct benefit or use of either of the parties

#### Citation:
  - *20 U.S.C. § 1145d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-NATIONAL VOCATIONAL STUDENT LOAN INSURANCE > SUBCHAPTER XII-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

