### Question
How is the "insured depository institution" defined?


### Answer
The term **insured depository institution** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1952* as follows -

> given the term in section 3 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813); 

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1952*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 95-RACKETEERING**

