### Question
How does the law define rule?


### Answer
Under *5 U.S.C. § 804*, **rule** is defined as:

> given such term in section 551, except that such term does not include—


(A) any rule of particular applicability, including a rule that approves or prescribes for the future rates, wages, prices, services, or allowances therefor, corporate or financial structures, reorganizations, mergers, or acquisitions thereof, or accounting practices or disclosures bearing on any of the foregoing;

#### Citation:
  - *5 U.S.C. § 804*
  - Heading: **PART I-THE AGENCIES GENERALLY > CHAPTER 8-CONGRESSIONAL REVIEW OF AGENCY RULEMAKING**

