Mo. Rev. Stat. § 42.002: Definitions.

As used in sections 42.002 to 42.135 and section 143.1001 unless the context clearly indicates otherwise, the following terms mean:

(1) "Commission" , the Missouri veterans' commission created by section 42.007;

(2) "Executive director" , the executive director of the Missouri veterans' commission, or his designee, under section 42.012;

(3) "Missouri veterans' cemeteries" , the property and facilities established and maintained pursuant to section 42.012;

(4) "Missouri veterans' homes" , the facilities established and maintained pursuant to section 42.100;

(5) "Veteran" , any person defined as a veteran by the United States Department of Veterans' Affairs or its successor agency.