### Question
What is the definition of outside party?


### Answer
The definition of **outside party** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 57a*:

> any person other than (A) a Commissioner

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 57a*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION; PROMOTION OF EXPORT TRADE AND PREVENTION OF UNFAIR METHODS OF COMPETITION > SUBCHAPTER I-FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION**

