### Question
What does central authority mean?


### Answer
**Central authority** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 14902*:

> the entity designated as such by any Convention country under Article 6(1) of the Convention

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 14902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 143-INTERCOUNTRY ADOPTIONS**

