§ 9801. Definition

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Publication 2026-03-26

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Department United States Congress

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§ 9801. Definition

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.

(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.)

The revised section is inserted for clarity, and is based on usage in the source laws for this revised chapter.

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
9801	[No source].	[No source].

Editorial Notes

Amendments

1987—Pub. L. 100–180 inserted “the term” after “In this chapter,”.

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