### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *34 U.S.C. § 20142*:

> any State, the District of Columbia, or any possession or territory of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 20142*
  - Heading: **Subtitle II-Protection of Children and Other Persons > CHAPTER 201-VICTIM RIGHTS, COMPENSATION, AND ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER III-ADDITIONAL VICTIM COMPENSATION AND SERVICES**

