### Question
How does the law define person?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 8471*, **person** is defined as:

> an individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, mutual company, joint-stock company, trust, estate, unincorporated organization, association, or labor organization

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8471*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&apos; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER VII-FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM**

