### Question
What is the definition of State?


### Answer
The definition of **State** is as follows in *32 U.S.C. § 901*:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *32 U.S.C. § 901*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-HOMELAND DEFENSE ACTIVITIES**

