### Question
What is the definition of United States?


### Answer
The definition of **United States** is as follows in *21 U.S.C. § 453*:

> the States, the District of Columbia, and the territories of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *21 U.S.C. § 453*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 9-FEDERAL FOOD, DRUG, AND COSMETIC ACT > SUBCHAPTER X-MISCELLANEOUS**

