### Question
How is the term person defined?


### Answer
The term **person** is defined in *12 U.S.C. § 5481* as the following:

> an individual, partnership, company, corporation, association (incorporated or unincorporated), trust, estate, cooperative organization, or other entity

#### Citation:
  - *12 U.S.C. § 5481*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 53-WALL STREET REFORM AND CONSUMER PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER V-BUREAU OF CONSUMER FINANCIAL PROTECTION**

