### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 603*:

> each of the 50 States of the United States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 603*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IV-GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES > Part A-Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families**

