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


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *29 U.S.C. § 262* as follows -

> any State of the United States or the District of Columbia or any Territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *29 U.S.C. § 262*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-PORTAL-TO-PORTAL PAY**

