### Question
How does the law define application?


### Answer
Under *21 U.S.C. § 355*, **application** is defined as:

> an application submitted under subsection (b)(2) or (j) of the Act [5](#355_5_target) or 262(k) [6](#355_6_target) of title 42

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 355*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

