### Question
How is the term State defined?


### Answer
The term **State** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 8601* as the following:

> each of the several States, the District of Columbia, and each commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 8601*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 112-SPORTS MEDICINE LICENSURE**

