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


### Answer
The term **minority** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1441a* as follows -

> given to such term by section 1204(c)(3) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery [17](#1441a_17_target) and Enforcement Act of 1989.

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1441a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11-FEDERAL HOME LOAN BANKS**

