### Question
How does the law define State?


### Answer
Under *18 U.S.C. § 798*, **State** is defined as:

> any State of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands, and any territory or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *18 U.S.C. § 798*
  - Heading: **PART I-CRIMES > CHAPTER 37-ESPIONAGE AND CENSORSHIP**

