### Question
How does the law define domain name?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 7702*, **domain name** is defined as:

> any alphanumeric designation which is registered with or assigned by any domain name registrar, domain name registry, or other domain name registration authority as part of an electronic address on the Internet

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 7702*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 103-CONTROLLING THE ASSAULT OF NON-SOLICITED PORNOGRAPHY AND MARKETING**

