Interstate Commerce
/ˌɪntərˈsteɪt ˈkɒmɜːrs/
Definitions
- (n.) Commerce or trade that crosses state boundaries or affects more than one state, regulated under the U.S. Constitution's Commerce Clause.
The federal government has the authority to regulate interstate commerce to prevent unfair trade practices between states.
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Interstate commerce is a central concept in U.S. constitutional law, especially regarding the scope of federal regulatory powers. Legal definitions focus on the crossing of state lines or substantial effects on multiple states.
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