### Question
How is the "official representation" defined?


### Answer
The term **official representation** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 21* as follows -

> any representation made by a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 115) or by another person at the direction or with the approval of such an officer

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 21*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

