### Question
What is the definition of victim?


### Answer
The definition of **victim** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 2248*:

> the individual harmed as a result of a commission of a crime under this chapter, including, in the case of a victim who is under 18 years of age, incompetent, incapacitated, or deceased, the legal guardian of the victim or representative of the victim's estate, another family member, or any other person appointed as suitable by the court, but in no event shall the defendant be named as such representative or guardian

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2248*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 109A-SEXUAL ABUSE**

