### Question
How is the term registration statement defined?


### Answer
The term **registration statement** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 77b* as the following:

> the statement provided for in section 77f of this title, and includes any amendment thereto and any report, document, or memorandum filed as part of such statement or incorporated therein by reference

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 77b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2A-SECURITIES AND TRUST INDENTURES > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SECURITIES**

