### Question
How is the term year of service defined?


### Answer
The term **year of service** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1054* as the following:

> given such term by section 1053(b)(2) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1054*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

