### Question
How is the "vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States" defined?


### Answer
The term **vessel subject to the jurisdiction of the United States** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 2237* as follows -

> given the term in section 70502 of title 46;

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2237*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 109-SEARCHES AND SEIZURES**

