### Question
How is the term common carrier defined?


### Answer
The term **common carrier** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 70301* as the following:

> given that term in section 40102 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 70301*
  - Heading: **Subtitle VII-Security and Drug Enforcement > CHAPTER 703-MARITIME SECURITY**

