### Question
How does the law define sexual assault?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*, **sexual assault** is defined as:

> given the term in section 3796gg–2 of this title.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 3796gg*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-JUSTICE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT > SUBCHAPTER XII&ndash;H-GRANTS TO COMBAT VIOLENT CRIMES AGAINST WOMEN**

