### Question
What is the definition of United States?


### Answer
The definition of **United States** is as follows in *42 U.S.C. § 1301*:

> (but only for purposes of subparagraphs (A) and (B) of this paragraph) the fifty States and the District of Columbia

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 1301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 7-SOCIAL SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER XI-GENERAL PROVISIONS, PEER REVIEW, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SIMPLIFICATION > Part A-General Provisions**

