### Question
How does the law define critical infrastructure?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 272*, **critical infrastructure** is defined as:

> given the term in section 5195c(e) of title 42.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 272*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS AND TECHNOLOGY**

