### Question
How is the "aggravated felony" defined?


### Answer
The term **aggravated felony** is defined in *8 CFR § 1.1* as follows -

> a crime (or a conspiracy or attempt to commit a crime) described in section 101(a)(43) of the Act. 

#### Citation:
  - *8 CFR § 1.1*
  - Heading: **PART 1—DEFINITIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS > SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL PROVISIONS**

