Securities Law
/ˈsɪkjʊərɪtiz lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) The body of law governing the issuance, purchase, and sale of financial instruments known as securities, including rules on disclosure, fraud, and market regulation.
Securities law requires companies to disclose material information to investors to prevent fraud.
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Commentary
Securities law encompasses both federal and state statutes regulating securities markets; drafters should specify jurisdiction and type of security to avoid ambiguity.
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