### Question
How does the law define Government-sponsored enterprise?


### Answer
Under *12 U.S.C. § 1781*, **Government-sponsored enterprise** is defined as:

> given to such term in section 1404(e)(1)(A) of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act of 1989.

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1781*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14-FEDERAL CREDIT UNIONS > SUBCHAPTER II-SHARE INSURANCE**

