### Question
How is the term antitrust laws defined?


### Answer
The term **antitrust laws** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 18042* as the following:

> given the term in subsection (a) of section 12 of title 15. Such term also includes section 45 of title 15 to the extent that such section 45 applies to unfair methods of competition.

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 18042*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 157-QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE FOR ALL AMERICANS > SUBCHAPTER III-AVAILABLE COVERAGE CHOICES FOR ALL AMERICANS > Part C-State Flexibility Relating To Exchanges**

