### Question
How is the term defense authorization Act defined?


### Answer
The term **defense authorization Act** is defined in *10 U.S.C. § 2551* as the following:

> 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. § 2551*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-General Military Law > PART IV-SERVICE, SUPPLY, AND PROCUREMENT > CHAPTER 152-ISSUE OF SUPPLIES, SERVICES, AND FACILITIES > SUBCHAPTER II-ISSUE OF SERVICEABLE MATERIAL OTHER THAN TO THE ARMED FORCES**

