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


### Answer
The term **taking** is defined in *16 U.S.C. § 1423* as follows -

> given the term in the Agreement.

#### Citation:
  - *16 U.S.C. § 1423*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 31-MARINE MAMMAL PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER VI-POLAR BEARS**

