### Question
How is the "State" defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1761* as follows -

> a State of the United States and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1761*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 85-PRISON-MADE GOODS**

