### Question
How is the term torture defined?


### Answer
The term **torture** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1111* as the following:

> conduct, whether or not committed under the color of law, that otherwise satisfies the definition set forth in section 2340(1)

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1111*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 51-HOMICIDE**

