### Question
What is the definition of swaps entity?


### Answer
The definition of **swaps entity** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 8305*:

> any swap dealer, security-based swap dealer, major swap participant, major security-based swap participant, that is registered under—


(i) the Commodity Exchange Act (7 U.S.C. 1 et seq.)

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 8305*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 109-WALL STREET TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY > SUBCHAPTER I-REGULATION OF OVER-THE-COUNTER SWAPS MARKETS > Part A-Regulatory Authority**

