### Question
How is the term hostage taking defined?


### Answer
The term **hostage taking** is defined in *28 U.S.C. § 1605A* as the following:

> given that term in Article 1 of the International Convention Against the Taking of Hostages;

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 1605A*
  - Heading: **PART IV-JURISDICTION AND VENUE > CHAPTER 97-JURISDICTIONAL IMMUNITIES OF FOREIGN STATES**

