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Code · U.S. Code · Title 10 - ARMED FORCES · CHAPTER 781— MILITARY CLAIMS · § 7801

§ 7801. Definition

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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. 270, § 4801; Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(19)(B), Dec. 4, 1987, 101 Stat. 1161; renumbered § 7801, Pub. L. 115–232, div. A, title VIII, § 808(d), Aug. 13, 2018, 132 Stat. 1839.)
The revised section is inserted for clarity, and is based on usage in the source laws for this revised chapter.
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  • Aug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
  • 70A Stat. 270
  • Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(19)(B)
  • 101 Stat. 1161
  • 132 Stat. 1839
  • Pub. L. 100–180
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§ 7801
Definition
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ActAug. 10, 1956, ch. 1041
Stat.70A Stat. 270
Pub. L.Pub. L. 100–180, div. A, title XII, § 1231(19)(B)
Stat.101 Stat. 1161
Stat.132 Stat. 1839
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