### Question
How does the law define designated foreign government?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2712*, **designated foreign government** is defined as:

> a foreign government that the Secretary of State has determined, for purposes of section 4605(j)(1) [1](#2712_1_target) of title 50, has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2712*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 38-DEPARTMENT OF STATE**

