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40 U.S.C. § 17101. — Definitions · Congress.wiki

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40 U.S.C. § 17101.Chapter 171

§ 17101

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In this chapter, the following definitions apply:

((1)) ** .—** The term “Federal Government” includes the government of the District of Columbia.

((2)) ** .—** The term “motor vehicle” means a vehicle, self-propelled or drawn by mechanical power, designed for use on the highways principally for the transportation of passengers, except a vehicle designed or used for military field training, combat, or tactical purposes.

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