### Question
How is the "commerce" defined?


### Answer
The term **commerce** is defined in *18 U.S.C. § 1951* as follows -

> commerce within the District of Columbia, or any Territory or Possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 1951*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 95-RACKETEERING**

