### Question
Can you define what Federal depository institution means?


### Answer
**Federal depository institution** is defined as the following in *12 U.S.C. § 1813*:

> any national bank, any Federal savings association, and any Federal branch

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1813*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

