### Question
What is the definition of governmental entity?


### Answer
The definition of **governmental entity** is as follows in *18 U.S.C. § 2711*:

> a department or agency of the United States or any State or political subdivision thereof

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 2711*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 121-STORED WIRE AND ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND TRANSACTIONAL RECORDS ACCESS**

