### Question
How is the "state sponsor of international terrorism" defined?


### Answer
The term **state sponsor of international terrorism** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1735* as follows -

> any country the government of which has been determined by the Secretary of State under any of the laws specified in paragraph (2) to have repeatedly provided support for acts of international terrorism

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1735*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 15-ENHANCED BORDER SECURITY AND VISA ENTRY REFORM > SUBCHAPTER III-VISA ISSUANCE**

