### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 1084*, **State** is defined as:

> a State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a commonwealth, territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1084*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 50-GAMBLING**

