### Question
How does the law define defense authorization Act?


### Answer
Under *10 U.S.C. § 2561*, **defense authorization Act** is defined as:

> an Act that authorizes appropriations for one or more fiscal years for military activities of the Department of Defense, including authorizations of appropriations for the activities described in paragraph (7) of section 114(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *10 U.S.C. § 2561*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 152-ISSUE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES**

