### Question
How is the term indemnification payment defined?


### Answer
The term **indemnification payment** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4518* as the following:

> any payment (or any agreement to make any payment) by any regulated entity for the benefit of any person who is or was an affiliated party, to pay or reimburse such person for any liability or legal expense with regard to any administrative proceeding or civil action instituted by the Agency which results in a final order under which such person—


(i) is assessed a civil money penalty

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4518*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES > SUBCHAPTER I-SUPERVISION AND REGULATION OF ENTERPRISES > Part A-Financial Safety and Soundness Regulator**

