Federal Trade Commission

[fed-er-uhl treyd kuh-mish-uhn]

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noun

U.S. Government.��an independent regulatory and quasi-judicial body of five members established to protect consumers and businesses by preventing unfair trade practices, as false or misleading advertising, price fixing, etc. FTC

A federal agency charged with enforcing antitrust legislation and preventing false advertising, among other duties.

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Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission to investigate a consolidation in emergency vehicle manufacturers that it said has resulted in skyrocketing costs and “brutal” wait times.

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Trump has fired Democrats from other independent bodies, including the Federal Trade Commission and the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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In January, the Federal Trade Commission proposed a new rule on deceptive earnings claims.

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This agency, along with the Federal Trade Commission, is in charge of monitoring companies to make sure what they're selling on the shelves matches what is being advertised.

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The Department of Justice and Federal Trade Commission have announced a public inquiry into the live music industry’s business practices and issues facing consumers.

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