### Question
How does the law define United States?


### Answer
Under *47 U.S.C. § 153*, **United States** is defined as:

> the several States and Territories, the District of Columbia, and the possessions of the United States, but does not include the Canal Zone

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 153*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER I-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

