### Question
How does the law define outside party?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 57a*, **outside party** is defined as:

> any person other than (A) a Commissioner

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 57a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION; PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE AND PREVENTION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION > SUBCHAPTER I-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION**

