Federal Trade Commission
/ˈfɛdərəl treɪd kəˈmɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) An independent U.S. agency responsible for enforcing antitrust laws and protecting consumers from unfair business practices.
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against the company for deceptive advertising.
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- federal trade commission
- federal trade commissions
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Commentary
The term refers specifically to the U.S. federal agency; in legal drafting, capitalizing the full name distinguishes it as a proper noun.
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