### Question
What is the definition of substantial part?


### Answer
The definition of **substantial part** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 1093*:

> a part of a group of such numerical significance that the destruction or loss of that part would cause the destruction of the group as a viable entity within the nation of which such group is a part

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1093*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 50A-GENOCIDE**

