### Question
How is the "station license”, “radio station license”, or “license" defined?


### Answer
The term **station license”, “radio station license”, or “license** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 153* as follows -

> that instrument of authorization required by this chapter or the rules and regulations of the Commission made pursuant to this chapter, for the use or operation of apparatus for transmission of energy, or communications, or signals by radio, by whatever name the instrument may be designated by the Commission

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

