### Question
How does EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES define private entity?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 12181*, **private entity** is defined as:

> any entity other than a public entity (as defined in section 12131(1) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12181*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 126-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES**

