### Question
How is the term nonvested participant defined?


### Answer
The term **nonvested participant** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 1053* as the following:

> a participant who does not have any nonforfeitable right under the plan to an accrued benefit derived from employer contributions

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 1053*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEE BENEFIT RIGHTS > Subtitle B-Regulatory Provisions > part 2-participation and vesting**

