### Question
How is the "intelligence estimate" defined?


### Answer
The term **intelligence estimate** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 3307* as follows -

> an appraisal of available intelligence relating to a specific situation or condition with a view to determining the courses of action open to an enemy or potential enemy and the probable order of adoption of such courses of action

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3307*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 45-MISCELLANEOUS INTELLIGENCE COMMUNITY AUTHORITIES > SUBCHAPTER I-BUDGET AND OVERSIGHT**

