### Question
What is the definition of state sponsor of terrorism?


### Answer
The definition of **state sponsor of terrorism** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 10609*:

> a country the government of which the Secretary of State has determined, for purposes of section 4605(j) of title 50, section 2371 of title 22, section 2780 of title 22, or any other provision of law, is a government that has repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10609*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 112-VICTIM COMPENSATION AND ASSISTANCE**

