### Question
How does the law define acquisition?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2545*, **acquisition** is defined as:

> provided in section 4(16) [1](#2545_1_target) of the Office of Federal Procurement Policy Act (41 U.S.C. 403(16)).

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2545*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 149-DEFENSE ACQUISITION SYSTEM**

