§ 2621. Definitions

In this chapter—

• (1) The term “person” includes every person who occupies an office or a position in the Government of the United States, its territories and possessions, the Canal Zone government, and the government of the District of Columbia, or is a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a member of the family and household of any such person.
• (2) The term “foreign government” includes every foreign government and every official, agent, or representative thereof.
• (3) The term “gift” includes any present or thing, other than a decoration, tendered by or received from a foreign government.
• (4) The term “decoration” includes any order, device, medal, badge, insignia, or emblem tendered by or received from a foreign government.