§2181. Definitions
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§2181. Definitions
In this chapter:
(1) The terms "captive status" and "former captive" have the meanings given those terms in section 559 of title 37.
(2) The term "dependent" has the meaning given that term in section 551 of that title.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
1987—Pub. L. 100–26, substituted "The terms 'captive' " for " 'Captive' " in par. (1) and "The term 'dependent' " for " 'Dependent' " in par. (2).
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date
Pub. L. 99–399, title VIII, §806(d)(3), Aug. 27, 1986, 100 Stat. 888, provided that: "Chapter 110 of title 10, United States Code, as added by paragraph (1), shall apply with respect to persons whose captive status begins after January 21, 1981."
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