### Question
Can you define what cost means?


### Answer
**Cost** is defined as the following in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1273*:

> given that term in section 661a of title 2.

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 1273*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 27-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1936 > SUBCHAPTER XI-FEDERAL SHIP MORTGAGE INSURANCE**

