### Question
How does the law define foreign terrorist organization?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2378c*, **foreign terrorist organization** is defined as:

> an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 1189(a) of title 8

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2378c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-General Provisions**

