Ftc

/ˌɛf tiː ˈsiː/ abbreviation

Federal Trade Commission, the US government agency responsible for consumer protection and antitrust enforcement.

Acronym formed from Federal Trade Commission, established in 1914. 'Federal' from Latin 'foedus' (treaty, compact), 'Trade' from Middle Low German 'trade' (track, course), 'Commission' from Latin 'committere' (to entrust).

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