### Question
What does account mean?


### Answer
**Account** has the following meaning in *5 U.S.C. § 8401*:

> an account established and maintained under section 8439(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 8401*
  - Heading: **PART III-EMPLOYEES > Subpart G-Insurance and Annuities > CHAPTER 84-FEDERAL EMPLOYEES&#8217; RETIREMENT SYSTEM > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

