### Question
What does United States depository institution mean?


### Answer
**United States depository institution** has the following meaning in *22 U.S.C. § 7207*:

> any entity (including its foreign branches or subsidiaries) organized under the laws of any jurisdiction within the United States, or any agency, office or branch located in the United States of a foreign entity, that is engaged primarily in the business of banking (including a bank, savings bank, savings association, credit union, trust company, or United States bank holding company)

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 7207*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 79-TRADE SANCTIONS REFORM AND EXPORT ENHANCEMENT**

