### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *34 U.S.C. § 21701* as follows -

> each of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any other territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 21701*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 217-ELDER ABUSE PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION**

