### Question
What is the definition of unaccompanied alien child?


### Answer
The definition of **unaccompanied alien child** is as follows in *8 U.S.C. § 1232*:

> given such term in section 279(g) of title 6.

#### Citation:
  - *8 U.S.C. § 1232*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 12-IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY > SUBCHAPTER II-IMMIGRATION > Part IV-Inspection, Apprehension, Examination, Exclusion, and Removal**

