### Question
How is the "weapon of mass destruction" defined?


### Answer
The term **weapon of mass destruction** is defined in *6 U.S.C. § 590* as follows -

> given the term in section 1801 of title 50.

#### Citation:
  - *6 U.S.C. § 590*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 1-HOMELAND SECURITY ORGANIZATION > SUBCHAPTER XIV-COUNTERING WEAPONS OF MASS DESTRUCTION OFFICE**

