### Question
What does NATO ally mean?


### Answer
**NATO ally** has the following meaning in *22 U.S.C. § 2796d*:

> a member country of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (other than the United States)

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2796d*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 39-ARMS EXPORT CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER VI-LEASES OF DEFENSE ARTICLES AND LOAN AUTHORITY FOR COOPERATIVE RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES**

