### Question
How is the term affiliate defined?


### Answer
The term **affiliate** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2801* as the following:

> any person who (other than by means of a franchise) controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with, any other person

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 2801*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 55-PETROLEUM MARKETING PRACTICES > SUBCHAPTER I-FRANCHISE PROTECTION**

