### Question
How is the term joint venture defined?


### Answer
The term **joint venture** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 13541* as the following:

> given the term "joint research and development venture" under section 4301(a)(6) and (b) of title 15, except that such term may apply under this section to research, development, demonstration, and commercial application joint ventures.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 13541*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 134-ENERGY POLICY > SUBCHAPTER XII-MISCELLANEOUS > Part A-General Provisions**

