### Question
How is the term franchising authority defined?


### Answer
The term **franchising authority** is defined in *47 U.S.C. § 522* as the following:

> any governmental entity empowered by Federal, State, or local law to grant a franchise

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 522*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 4-RADIO ACT OF 1927 > SUBCHAPTER V&ndash;A-CABLE COMMUNICATIONS > Part I-General Provisions**

