Channel of Commerce
/ˈtʃænəl əv ˈkɒmɜːrs/
Definitions
- (n.) A legally recognized route, means, or medium through which commerce or trade can lawfully pass between states or countries.
The Supreme Court considered whether the defendant’s activities affected a channel of commerce under the Commerce Clause.
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- channel of commerce
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Commentary
Often appears in constitutional law concerning the scope of federal regulation over economic activities crossing state boundaries.
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