Federal Trade Commission

American  

[fed-er-uhl treyd kuh-mish-uhn] / ˈfɛd ər əl ˈtreɪd kəˌmɪʃ ən /

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

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Federal Trade Commission Cultural  

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

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Example Sentences

The Federal Trade Commission issued a warning to more than 200 auto dealerships: stop advertising cars online with dubious discounts or thousands of dollars in hidden fees.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 15, 2026

So Congress amended the statute to give the Federal Trade Commission ultimate authority over horse racing rules and their enforcement.

From Slate • Jun. 12, 2026

Maybe the most important thing that Christopher Brown, an attorney at the Federal Trade Commission, said Thursday about scams targeting U.S. citizens is that people who fall for them shouldn’t feel embarrassed.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

In February, Cigna’s Express Scripts was the first of three major PBMs to reach a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over insulin pricing litigation.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

I propose: —New powers for the Federal Trade Commission to stop those who defraud and who swindle our public.

From State of the Union Address by Johnson, Lyndon B. (Lyndon Baines)