### Question
How is the term certificate defined?


### Answer
The term **certificate** is defined in *46 U.S.C. § 55104* as the following:

> a certificate of financial responsibility for indemnification of passengers for nonperformance of transportation issued by the Federal Maritime Commission under section 44102 of this title

#### Citation:
  - *46 U.S.C. § 55104*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Merchant Marine > Part D-Promotional Programs > CHAPTER 551-COASTWISE TRADE**

