10 U.S.C. § 9801

Definition

Edition 2026

In this chapter, the term “settle” means consider, ascertain, adjust, determine, and dispose of a claim, whether by full or partial allowance or by disallowance.

Amendment history

(Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041, 70A Stat. 591; Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(19)(B), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1161.) Historical and Revision Notes Revised section Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large) 9801 [No source]. [No source]. The revised section is inserted for clarity, and is based on usage in the source laws for this revised chapter. Editorial Notes Amendments 1987—Pub. L. 100–180 inserted “the term” after “In this chapter,”.

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