### Question
How does the law define lump-sum credit?


### Answer
Under *28 U.S.C. § 377*, **lump-sum credit** is defined as:

> the unrefunded amount consisting of—


(A) retirement deductions made under this section from the salary of a bankruptcy judge or magistrate

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 377*
  - Heading: **PART I-ORGANIZATION OF COURTS > CHAPTER 17-RESIGNATION AND RETIREMENT OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES**

