### Question
How is the term Compact of Free Association defined?


### Answer
The term **Compact of Free Association** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 8501* as the following:

> the Compacts of Free Association entered into between the United States and the governments of the Federated States of Micronesia and the Republic of the Marshall Islands, as approved by and contained in Public Law 108–188 (117 Stat

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 8501*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 111-BROWN TREE SNAKE CONTROL AND ERADICATION**

