### Question
How does the law define person?


### Answer
Under *15 U.S.C. § 77b*, **person** is defined as:

> an individual, a corporation, a partnership, an association, a joint-stock company, a trust, any unincorporated organization, or a government or political subdivision thereof

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 77b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2A-SECURITIES AND TRUST INDENTURES > SUBCHAPTER I-DOMESTIC SECURITIES**

