### Question
How is the term foreign terrorist organization defined?


### Answer
The term **foreign terrorist organization** is defined in *22 U.S.C. § 2378b* as the following:

> an organization designated as a foreign terrorist organization by the Secretary of State in accordance with section 1189(a) of title 8

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2378b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 32-FOREIGN ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS > Part I-General Provisions**

