### Question
How does the law define commerce?


### Answer
Under *42 U.S.C. § 2000e*, **commerce** is defined as:

> trade, traffic, commerce, transportation, transmission, or communication among the several States

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 2000e*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 20A-CIVIL RIGHTS COMMISSION > SUBCHAPTER VI-EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES**

