### Question
How is the term acquire defined?


### Answer
The term **acquire** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1823* as the following:

> to acquire, directly or indirectly, ownership or control through—


(i) an acquisition of shares

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1823*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-FEDERAL LOAN AGENCY**

