### Question
How is the term security defined?


### Answer
The term **security** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 1451* as the following:

> ascribed to it by section 77b of title 15.

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 1451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 11A-FEDERAL HOME LOAN MORTGAGE CORPORATION**

