### Question
How is the term 1982 Convention defined?


### Answer
The term **1982 Convention** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 5609* as the following:

> the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea of 10 December 1982

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 5609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 76-NORTHWEST ATLANTIC FISHERIES CONVENTION**

