### Question
What is the definition of forward auction?


### Answer
The definition of **forward auction** is as follows in *47 U.S.C. § 1401*:

> the portion of an incentive auction of broadcast television spectrum under section 1452(c) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *47 U.S.C. § 1401*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-PUBLIC SAFETY COMMUNICATIONS AND ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM AUCTIONS**

