### Question
How does the law define component?


### Answer
Under *22 U.S.C. § 2799aa*, **component** is defined as:

> a specific component of a nuclear explosive device

#### Citation:
  - *22 U.S.C. § 2799aa*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 39-ARMS EXPORT CONTROL > SUBCHAPTER X-NUCLEAR NONPROLIFERATION CONTROLS**

