Terms Used In U.S. Code > Title 10 > Subtitle A > Part I > Chapter 22 > Subchapter IV - Definitions

• Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
• Obligation: An order placed, contract awarded, service received, or similar transaction during a given period that will require payments during the same or a future period.
• Person: includes partnerships, associations, and corporations, as well as individuals. See 7 USC 511