### Question
How does the law define sexual harassment?


### Answer
Under *38 U.S.C. § 533*, **sexual harassment** is defined as:

> unsolicited verbal or physical contact of a sexual nature which is threatening in character

#### Citation:
  - *38 U.S.C. § 533*
  - Heading: **PART I-GENERAL PROVISIONS > CHAPTER 5-AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF THE SECRETARY > SUBCHAPTER II-SPECIFIED FUNCTIONS**

