### Question
How is the term affiliate defined?


### Answer
The term **affiliate** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 4502* as the following:

> any entity that controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, an enterprise

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 4502*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-GOVERNMENT SPONSORED ENTERPRISES**

