### Question
How is the term investment defined?


### Answer
The term **investment** is defined in *50 U.S.C. § 4565* as the following:

> the acquisition of equity interest, including contingent equity interest, as further defined in regulations prescribed by the Committee

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 4565*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-DEFENSE PRODUCTION > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

