### Question
How is the term represented defined?


### Answer
The term **represented** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1956* as the following:

> any representation made by a law enforcement officer or by another person at the direction of, or with the approval of, a Federal official authorized to investigate or prosecute violations of this section

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1956*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 95-RACKETEERING**

