### Question
How is the term forward auction defined?


### Answer
The term **forward auction** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 1401* as the following:

> the portion of an incentive auction of broadcast television spectrum under section 1452(c) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM AUCTIONS**

