### Question
How is the term pawnbroker defined?


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

> any person whose business or occupation includes the taking or receiving, by way of pledge or pawn, of any firearm as security for the payment or repayment of money

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

