### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 4721* as follows -

> any of the several States, the District of Columbia, or any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4721*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-EXPORT ENHANCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-EXPORT PROMOTION**

