### Question
What is the definition of earliest retirement age?


### Answer
The definition of **earliest retirement age** is as follows in *29 U.S.C. § 1055*:

> the earliest date on which, under the plan, the participant could elect to receive retirement benefits

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1055*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

