### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 1692a*, **State** is defined as:

> 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**

