### Question
What does entity mean?


### Answer
**Entity** has the following meaning in *47 U.S.C. § 274*:

> any organization, and includes corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, associations, and joint ventures

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 274*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 5-WIRE OR RADIO COMMUNICATION > SUBCHAPTER II-COMMON CARRIERS > Part III-Special Provisions Concerning Bell Operating Companies**

