### Question
How is the term de novo branch defined?


### Answer
The term **de novo branch** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1828* as the following:

> a branch of a State bank which—


(i) is originally established by the State bank as a branch

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1828*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FEDERAL LOAN AGENCY**

