### Question
How is the term United States security defined?


### Answer
The term **United States security** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 78g* as the following:

> a security (other than an exempted security) issued by a person incorporated under the laws of any State, or whose principal place of business is within a State

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2A-SECURITIES AND TRUST INDENTURES > SUBCHAPTER III-TRUST INDENTURES**

