3 USC § 303 - Definitions

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title: "3 USC § 303 - Definitions"
title_number: 3
title_name: "THE PRESIDENT"
section_number: "303"
section_name: "Definitions"
chapter_number: 4
chapter_name: "DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS"
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currency: "119-84"
last_updated: "2026-03-26"
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source_credit: "(Added Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 10, 65 Stat. 712.)"
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# § 303. Definitions

As used in this chapter, the term “function” embraces any duty, power, responsibility, authority, or discretion vested in the President or other officer concerned, and the terms “perform” and “performance” may be construed to mean “exercise”.

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**Source Credit**: (Added Oct. 31, 1951, ch. 655, § 10, 65 Stat. 712.)

## Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

### Similar Provisions; Repeal; Saving Clause

For similar provisions contained in prior law, and saving clause in connection therewith, see note preceding .