### Question
How is the term entitlement authority defined?


### Answer
The term **entitlement authority** is defined in *2 U.S.C. § 622* as the following:

> spending authority described by section 651(c)(2)(C) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *2 U.S.C. § 622*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17A-CONGRESSIONAL BUDGET AND FISCAL OPERATIONS**

