### Question
How does the law define national of the United States?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 10603c*, **national of the United States** is defined as:

> given the term in section 1101(a) of title 8.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 10603c*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 112-VICTIM COMPENSATION AND ASSISTANCE**

