### Question
How is the "contract" defined?


### Answer
The term **contract** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 2801* as follows -

> any oral or written agreement

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

