### Question
How does GENERAL PROVISIONS define United States?


### Answer
Under *50 U.S.C. § 4565*, **United States** is defined as:

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

#### Citation:
  - *50 U.S.C. § 4565*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-DEFENSE PRODUCTION > SUBCHAPTER III-GENERAL PROVISIONS**

