Authority to define terms

15 U.S.C. § 8321
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(a) Authority to define termsThe Commodity Futures Trading Commission may adopt a rule to define—(1) the term “commercial risk”; and (2) any other term included in an amendment to the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) made by this subtitle. (b) Modification of definitionsTo include transactions and entities that have been structured to evade this subtitle (or an amendment made by this subtitle), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission shall adopt a rule to further define the terms “swap”, “swap dealer”, “major swap participant”, and “eligible contract participant”.

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