### Question
How is the "antitrust laws" defined?


### Answer
The term **antitrust laws** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 17305* as follows -

> given it in subsection (a) of the first section of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. 12), except that it includes section 5 of the Federal Trade Commission Act (15 U.S.C. 45) to the extent that such section 5 applies to unfair methods of competition.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 17305*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 152-ENERGY INDEPENDENCE AND SECURITY > SUBCHAPTER VII-IMPROVED MANAGEMENT OF ENERGY POLICY > Part B-Prohibitions on Market Manipulation and False Information**

