### Question
How is the term cooperative defined?


### Answer
The term **cooperative** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 636* as the following:

> an entity that is determined to be a cooperative by the Administrator, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws and regulation

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 636*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 14A-AID TO SMALL BUSINESS**

