### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1681a* as the following:

> any State, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Columbia, and any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1681a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER III-CREDIT REPORTING AGENCIES**

