### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 4601*, **State** is defined as:

> any of the several States of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, any territory or possession of the United States, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any political subdivision thereof

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 4601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 61-UNIFORM RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AND REAL PROPERTY ACQUISITION POLICIES FOR FEDERAL AND FEDERALLY ASSISTED PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

