### Question
How is the term acquire" means to come into possession of, whether directly or indirectly, through a sale, trade, exchange, or other transaction, and the term "acquisition defined?


### Answer
The term **acquire" means to come into possession of, whether directly or indirectly, through a sale, trade, exchange, or other transaction, and the term "acquisition** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 620e* as the following:

> the act of acquiring

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 620e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-PROTECTION OF TIMBER, AND DEPREDATIONS**

