### Question
How does the law define prospectus?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 77ccc*, **prospectus** is defined as:

> assigned to such term in paragraph (10) of section 2 of the Securities Act of 1933 [15 U.S.C. 77b], except that in the case of securities which are not registered under the Securities Act of 1933 [15 U.S.C. 77a et seq.], such term shall not include any communication (A) if it is proved that prior to or at the same time with such communication a written statement if any required by section 77fff of this title was sent or given to the persons to whom the communication was made, or (B) if such communication states from whom such statement may be obtained (if such statement is required by rules or regulations under paragraphs (1) or (2) of subsection (b) of section 77fff of this title) and, in addition, does no more than identify the security, state the price thereof, state by whom orders will be executed and contain such other information as the Commission, by rules or regulations deemed necessary or appropriate in the public interest or for the protection of investors, and subject to such terms and conditions as may be prescribed therein, may permit.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 77ccc*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2A-SECURITIES AND TRUST INDENTURES > SUBCHAPTER III-TRUST INDENTURES**

