### Question
How does NEUTRALITY define American vessel?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 456*, **American vessel** is defined as:

> any vessel documented, and any aircraft registered or licensed, under the laws of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 456*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FOREIGN WARS, WAR MATERIALS, AND NEUTRALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-NEUTRALITY**

