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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1692a* as follows -

> any State, territory, or possession of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or any political subdivision of any of the foregoing

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1692a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER V-DEBT COLLECTION PRACTICES**

