Reprisal.

Reprisal. Taking or threatening to take an unfavorable personnel action, or withholding or threatening to withhold a favorable personnel action, against a member of the Coast Guard for making or preparing to make a protected communication.

Source

33 CFR § 53.5

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Scoping language

As used in this part, the following terms shall have the meaning stated, except as otherwise provided:

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