Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

10 U.S.C. § 7801

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. 104170A Stat. 270Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(19)(B)101 Stat. 1161Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(d)132 Stat. 1839(, , § 4801; , , ; renumbered § 7801, , , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

4801

[No source].

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

Editorial Notes

Amendments

Pub. L. 115–232section 4801 of this title2018— renumbered as this section.

Pub. L. 100–1801987— inserted “the term” after “In this chapter,”.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Pub. L. 115–232section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232section 3001 of this titleAmendment by effective , with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see , set out as a note preceding .