### Question
How is the term classified information of the United States defined?


### Answer
The term **classified information of the United States** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1924* as the following:

> information originated, owned, or possessed by the United States Government concerning the national defense or foreign relations of the United States that has been determined pursuant to law or Executive order to require protection against unauthorized disclosure in the interests of national security

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1924*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 93-PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES**

