### Question
How is the term deputy commissioner defined?


### Answer
The term **deputy commissioner** is defined in *33 U.S.C. § 902* as the following:

> the deputy commissioner having jurisdiction in respect of an injury or death

#### Citation:
  - *33 U.S.C. § 902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 18-LONGSHORE AND HARBOR WORKERS&#8217; COMPENSATION**

