### Question
How is the term possession of the United States defined?


### Answer
The term **possession of the United States** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1171* as the following:

> any possession of the United States which is not named in subsection (b) of this section

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1171*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 24-TRANSPORTATION OF GAMBLING DEVICES**

