### Question
What is the definition of holding company?


### Answer
The definition of **holding company** is as follows in *50 U.S.C. § 438*:

> given to such term in section 3401(6) of title 12;

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 438*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VI-ACCESS TO CLASSIFIED INFORMATION**

