### Question
What is the definition of United States?


### Answer
The definition of **United States** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 4723a*:

> the several States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4723a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-EXPORT ENHANCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-EXPORT PROMOTION**

