### Question
How does the law define assignment?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 921*, **assignment** is defined as:

> an authorization given to a station licensee to use specific frequencies or channels

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 921*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 8-NATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION ADMINISTRATION > SUBCHAPTER II-TRANSFER OF AUCTIONABLE FREQUENCIES**

