### Question
How is the term compensation defined?


### Answer
The term **compensation** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4502* as the following:

> any payment of money or the provision of any other thing of current or potential value in connection with employment

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES**

