### Question
Can you define what applicable defined benefit plan means?


### Answer
**Applicable defined benefit plan** is defined as the following in *29 U.S.C. § 1054*:

> given such term by section 1053(f)(3) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1054*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY PROGRAM > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

