48 CFR 203.901 - 203.901 Definitions.

Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 11, 2026

Title 48 - Federal Acquisition Regulations System last revised: Jan 28, 2026

View all text of Subpart 203.9 [203.900 - 203.970]

203.901 - 203.901 Definitions.

Abuse of authority, as used in this subpart, means an arbitrary and capricious exercise of authority that is inconsistent with the mission of DoD or the successful performance of a DoD contract.

authority: 41 U.S.C. 1303 and 48 CFR chapter 1

source: 56 FR 36288, July 31, 1991, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 48 CFR 203.901