CFR > Title 25 > Chapter I > Subchapter H > Part 183 > Subpart A – Introduction
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| § 183.1 | What is the purpose of this part? |
| § 183.2 | What terms do I need to know? |
| § 183.3 | Does the American Indian Trust Fund Management Reform Act of 1994 apply to this part? |
Terms Used In CFR > Title 25 > Chapter I > Subchapter H > Part 183 > Subpart A - Introduction
- Entitlement: A Federal program or provision of law that requires payments to any person or unit of government that meets the eligibility criteria established by law. Entitlements constitute a binding obligation on the part of the Federal Government, and eligible recipients have legal recourse if the obligation is not fulfilled. Social Security and veterans' compensation and pensions are examples of entitlement programs.
- Lease: A contract transferring the use of property or occupancy of land, space, structures, or equipment in consideration of a payment (e.g., rent). Source: OCC
- Public law: A public bill or joint resolution that has passed both chambers and been enacted into law. Public laws have general applicability nationwide.
- Settlement: Parties to a lawsuit resolve their difference without having a trial. Settlements often involve the payment of compensation by one party in satisfaction of the other party's claims.