### Question
How does the law define company?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 16451*, **company** is defined as:

> a corporation, partnership, association, joint stock company, business trust, or any organized group of persons, whether incorporated or not, or a receiver, trustee, or other liquidating agent of any of the foregoing

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 16451*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 149-NATIONAL ENERGY POLICY AND PROGRAMS > SUBCHAPTER XII-ELECTRICITY > Part D-Repeal of Public Utility Holding Company Act of 1935**

