### Question
How is the "private entity" defined?


### Answer
The term **private entity** is defined in *42 U.S.C. § 12181* as follows -

> any entity other than a public entity (as defined in section 12131(1) of this title)

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 12181*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 126-EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES > SUBCHAPTER III-PUBLIC ACCOMMODATIONS AND SERVICES OPERATED BY PRIVATE ENTITIES**

