# 22 C.F.R. § 18.2 (2026): Definitions

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## Section

- **Citation:** 22 C.F.R. § 18.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 22 CFR: Foreign Relations / Chapter I: DEPARTMENT OF STATE / Part 18: REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST / Subpart A: General Provisions / § 18.2: § 18.2   Definitions.

## Text

For the purpose of this part—
(a) The term
Department
means the Department of State and includes the Foreign Service.
(b) The term
Director General
means the Director General of the Foreign Service and Director of Personnel.
(c) The term
practice
means any informal or formal appearance before, or, with the intent to influence, any oral or written communication to the Department on a pending matter of business on behalf of any other person (except the United States).

## Nearby sections

- [22 C.F.R. § 18.1 (2026) § 18.1   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_1.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.2 (2026) § 18.2   Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_2.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.3 (2026) § 18.3   Director General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_3.md)
- [22 C.F.R. § 18.4 (2026) § 18.4   Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T22_P18_S18_4.md)

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