### Question
How is the term jurisdiction defined?


### Answer
The term **jurisdiction** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 16911* as the following:

> any of the following:


(A) A State

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16911*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 151-CHILD PROTECTION AND SAFETY > SUBCHAPTER I-SEX OFFENDER REGISTRATION AND NOTIFICATION > Part A-Sex Offender Registration and Notification**

