non-state actor
Defined in 1 dictionary — U.S. Code
United States Code
22 U.S.C. § 6402 — in this chapter
The term "non-state actor" means a nonsovereign entity that—
(A) exercises significant political power and territorial control;
(B) is outside the control of a sovereign government; and
(C) often employs violence in pursuit of its objectives.
22 U.S.C. § 6442a — in this section (2 versions over time)
In this section, the terms “appropriate congressional committees”, “non-state actor”, and “particularly severe violations of religious freedom” have the meanings given such terms in section 3 of the International Religious Freedom Act of 1998 (22 U.S.C. 6402), as amended by section 3 of this Act.