### Question
How does the law define United States?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 3239*, **United States** is defined as:

> the several States, the District of Columbia, and the territories and possessions of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 3239*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 44-NATIONAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER IX-ADDITIONAL MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS**

