### Question
How is the "USA PATRIOT Act" defined?


### Answer
The term **USA PATRIOT Act** is defined in *8 U.S.C. § 1701* as follows -

> the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism (USA PATRIOT ACT) Act of 2001 (Public Law 107–56)

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1701*
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