### Question
How does the law define United States?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 4721*, **United States** is defined as:

> the several States, the District of Columbia, and any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4721*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 73-EXPORT ENHANCEMENT > SUBCHAPTER III-EXPORT PROMOTION**

