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The following list defines general terms of significance or importance relating to military pay entitlement policies and processes for the Department of Defense (DoD) that are discussed in various chapters of this volume. This glossary is provided for general information; it is by no means an exhaustive list of all financial management terms, and it does not define terms when standard dictionary definitions apply. Authoritative guidance with more detailed explanations or nuances may be found in specific chapters of this volume.