# 2 CFR § 1108.4: Definitions of terms that vary depending on context

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.4

## Section

- **Citation:** 2 CFR § 1108.4
- **Heading:** Definitions of terms that vary depending on context
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 2—Federal Financial Assistance > Subtitle B—Federal Agency Regulations for Grants and Agreements > CHAPTER XI—DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL MATTERS AND DEFINITIONS Source:85 FR 51160, Aug. 19, 2020, unless otherwise noted. > PART 1108—DEFINITIONS OF TERMS USED IN SUBCHAPTERS A THROUGH F OF THIS CHAPTER > Subpart A—General

## Text

DoDGARs definitions of some terms related to types of legal instruments (e.g., “contract”) and purposes for which they are used (e.g., “procurement” or “acquisition”) may vary, depending on the context. Appendix A to this part provides additional information about those terms and their definitions.

## Nearby sections

- [2 CFR § 1108.1 § 1108.1 Purpose of this part.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.1.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.2 § 1108.2 Precedence of definitions of terms in national policy requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.2.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.3 § 1108.3 Definitions of terms used in the Governmentwide cost principles or single audit requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.3.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.4 § 1108.4 Definitions of terms that vary depending on context.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.4.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.10 § 1108.10 Acquire.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.10.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.15 § 1108.15 Acquisition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.15.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.20 § 1108.20 Acquisition cost.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.20.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.25 § 1108.25 Administrative offset.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.25.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.30 § 1108.30 Advance payment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.30.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.35 § 1108.35 Advanced research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.35.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.40 § 1108.40 Agreements officer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.40.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.45 § 1108.45 Applied research.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.45.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.50 § 1108.50 Approved budget.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.50.md)
- [2 CFR § 1108.55 § 1108.55 Assistance.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-2-1108.55.md)

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