### Question
How is the "foreign law enforcement authority" defined?


### Answer
The term **foreign law enforcement authority** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 78x* as follows -

> any foreign authority that is empowered under foreign law to detect, investigate or prosecute potential violations of law

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78x*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B-SECURITIES EXCHANGES**

