### Question
How is the "public debt limit" defined?


### Answer
The term **public debt limit** is defined in *5 U.S.C. § 8348* as follows -

> the limitation imposed by section 3101(b) of title 31

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8348*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 83-RETIREMENT   > SUBCHAPTER III-CIVIL SERVICE RETIREMENT**

