### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 224*, **State** is defined as:

> any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, or any political subdivision, agency, or instrumentality thereof

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 224*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS**

