### Question
How does the law define entity?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 6605*, **entity** is defined as:

> an entity that has applied for or received a research and development award from a Federal research agency

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 6605*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ORGANIZATION AND PRIORITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-NATIONAL SCIENCE, ENGINEERING, AND TECHNOLOGY POLICY AND PRIORITIES**

