### Question
How is the "association" defined?


### Answer
The term **association** is defined in *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 885* as follows -

> any association, exchange, pool, combination, or other arrangement for concerted action

#### Citation:
  - *APPENDIX U.S.C. § 885*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24-MERCHANT MARINE ACT, 1920**

