### Question
What is the definition of lump-sum credit?


### Answer
The definition of **lump-sum credit** is as follows in *28 U.S.C. § 377*:

> the unrefunded amount consisting of—


(A) retirement deductions made under this section from the salary of a bankruptcy judge or magistrate judge

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 377*
  - Heading: **PART I-ORGANIZATION OF COURTS > CHAPTER 17-RESIGNATION AND RETIREMENT OF JUSTICES AND JUDGES**

