### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *34 U.S.C. § 50701*, **State** is defined as:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *34 U.S.C. § 50701*
  - Heading: **Subtitle V-Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Personnel > CHAPTER 507-LAW ENFORCEMENT SUICIDE DATA COLLECTION**

