Federal Trade Commission

[fed-er-uhl treyd kuh-mish-uhn]

noun

1. U.S. Government.,  an independent regulatory and quasi-judicial body of five members established to protect consumers and businesses by preventing unfair trade practices, as false or misleading advertising, price fixing, etc. FTC

Federal Trade Commission

1. A federal agency charged with enforcing antitrust legislation and preventing false advertising, among other duties.