### Question
How does the law define financial institution?


### Answer
Under *31 U.S.C. § 310*, **financial institution** is defined as:

> given the term in section 5312 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *31 U.S.C. § 310*
  - Heading: **SUBTITLE I-GENERAL > CHAPTER 3-DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY > SUBCHAPTER I-ORGANIZATION**

