### Question
How is the term filing date defined?


### Answer
The term **filing date** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 78lll* as the following:

> the date on which such proceeding was commenced

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 78lll*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2B&ndash;1-SECURITIES INVESTOR PROTECTION**

