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


### Answer
The term **authority** is defined in *19 U.S.C. § 1677* as follows -

> a government of a country or any public entity within the territory of the country

#### Citation:
  - *19 U.S.C. § 1677*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 3-THE TARIFF AND RELATED PROVISIONS > SUBTITLE IV-COUNTERVAILING AND ANTIDUMPING DUTIES > Part IV-General Provisions**

