### Question
How is the term affiliate defined?


### Answer
The term **affiliate** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1841* as the following:

> any company that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another company

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1841*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 17-BANK HOLDING COMPANIES**

