### Question
How is the term covered application defined?


### Answer
The term **covered application** is defined in *21 U.S.C. § 355* as the following:

> an application referred to in section 355(p)(1)(A) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 355*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER V-DRUGS AND DEVICES > Part A-Drugs and Devices**

