### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define official representation?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 21*, **official representation** is defined as:

> any representation made by a Federal law enforcement officer (as defined in section 115) or by another person at the direction or with the approval of such an officer

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 21*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 1-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

