### Question
What is the definition of benefit?


### Answer
The definition of **benefit** is as follows in *7 U.S.C. § 2012*:

> the value of supplemental nutrition assistance provided to a household by means of—


(1) an electronic benefit transfer under section 2016(i) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2012*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 51-SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM**

