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


### Answer
The term **articles** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc* as follows -

> articles of incorporation for an incorporated body or the functional equivalent or other similar documents specified by the Secretary for other business entities

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009cc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER VIII-RURAL BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM**

