### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *7 U.S.C. § 2009ee* as the following:

> given the term in section 2009 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *7 U.S.C. § 2009ee*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 50-AGRICULTURAL CREDIT > SUBCHAPTER X-SEARCH GRANTS FOR SMALL COMMUNITIES**

