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Veteran

An individual who has served in the active military, naval, or air service and was separated under honorable conditions, as defined in section 101 of title 38, United States Code.

Civil service

All appointive positions in the executive, judicial, and legislative branches of the U.S. government, except for certain uniformed and elected positions, as defined in section 2101 of title 5, United States Code.

Executive agency

A government department, independent establishment, or government corporation within the executive branch of the U.S. federal government, as defined in section 105 of title 5, United States Code.

Reinstatement

The act of restoring an individual to their former position or job within the federal civil service.

Without cause

Being fired from a job for reasons other than poor performance, misconduct, or a legitimate business reason, often implying an arbitrary or unjust dismissal.

Enactment date

The specific date on which a bill officially becomes a law after passing through both chambers of Congress and being signed by the President (or becoming law without a signature).