### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *28 U.S.C. § 4101*, **State** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *28 U.S.C. § 4101*
  - Heading: **PART VI-PARTICULAR PROCEEDINGS > CHAPTER 181-FOREIGN JUDGMENTS**

