Federal Election Commission
/ˈfɛd(ə)rəl ɪˈlɛkʃən kəˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A U.S. independent regulatory agency responsible for enforcing federal campaign finance laws.
The Federal Election Commission audits political campaign finance reports to ensure compliance with the law.
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- federal election commission
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Commentary
The term typically refers to the specific U.S. agency enforcing election finance regulations; in drafting, clarity is key to distinguish it from general electoral commissions in other jurisdictions.
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