### Question
How is the term investment company defined?


### Answer
The term **investment company** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 6102* as the following:

> given such term by section 80a 3(a) of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6102*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 87-TELEMARKETING AND CONSUMER FRAUD AND ABUSE PREVENTION**

