### Question
How is the term bridge bank defined?


### Answer
The term **bridge bank** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1813* as the following:

> a new national bank organized by the Corporation in accordance with section 1821(n) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1813*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 16-FEDERAL DEPOSIT INSURANCE CORPORATION**

