### Question
How is the term machinegun defined?


### Answer
The term **machinegun** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 921* as the following:

> given such term in section 5845(b) of the National Firearms Act (26 U.S.C. 5845(b)).

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 921*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 44-FIREARMS**

