### Question
How is the "subordinated debt" defined?


### Answer
The term **subordinated debt** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1831o* as follows -

> debt subordinated to the claims of general creditors

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1831o*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

