### Question
How is the term antitrust laws defined?


### Answer
The term **antitrust laws** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 4301* as the following:

> given it in subsection (a) of section 12 of this title, except that such term includes section 45 of this title to the extent that such section 45 of this title applies to unfair methods of competition.

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 4301*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 69-COOPERATIVE RESEARCH**

