Defense Authorization Act
/dɪˈfɛns ˌɔːθəˌraɪˈzeɪʃən ækt/
Definitions
- (n.) A federal law enacted annually in the United States that specifies the budget, expenditures, and policies of the Department of Defense.
Congress passed the Defense Authorization Act to fund military operations and acquisitions for the upcoming fiscal year.
Forms
- defense authorization act
- defense authorization acts
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Commentary
Often cited in shorthand as the NDAA, this statute sets policy and funding priorities and is essential in national security law.
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