# 22 CFR § 18.2: Definitions

> Federal · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.2

## Section

- **Citation:** 22 CFR § 18.2
- **Heading:** Definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 22—Foreign Relations > CHAPTER I—DEPARTMENT OF STATE > SUBCHAPTER B—PERSONNEL > PART 18—REGULATIONS CONCERNING POST EMPLOYMENT CONFLICT OF INTEREST > Subpart A—General Provisions

## 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 CFR § 18.1 § 18.1 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.1.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.2 § 18.2 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.2.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.3 § 18.3 Director General.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.3.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.4 § 18.4 Records.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.4.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.5 § 18.5 Interpretative standards; advisory opinions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.5.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.6 § 18.6 Authority to prohibit appearances.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.6.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.7 § 18.7 Report of violation by a former employee.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.7.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.8 § 18.8 Institution of proceeding.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.8.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.9 § 18.9 Contents of complaint.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.9.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.10 § 18.10 Service of complaint and other papers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.10.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.11 § 18.11 Answer.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.11.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.12 § 18.12 Motions and requests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.12.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.13 § 18.13 Representation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.13.md)
- [22 CFR § 18.14 § 18.14 Hearing examiner.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-22-18.14.md)

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