# 17 C.F.R. § 260.0-2 (2026): Definitions of terms used in the rules and regulations > Federal · Regulations · In force URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_2 ## Section - **Citation:** 17 C.F.R. § 260.0-2 (2026) - **Heading:** Definitions of terms used in the rules and regulations - **Jurisdiction:** Federal - **Kind:** Regulations - **Status:** In force - **Text as of:** August 14, 2026 - **Source:** Compiled text - **Location:** Title 17 CFR: Commodity and Securities Exchanges / Chapter II: SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION / Part 260: GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 / § 260.0-2: § 260.0-2 Definitions of terms used in the rules and regulations. ## Text Unless the context otherwise requires, the following terms, when used in this part, shall have the respective meanings indicated in this section: (a) Act. The term “act” means the Trust Indenture Act of 1939. (53 Stat. 1149; 15 U.S.C. 77aaa) (b) Affiliate. The term “affiliate” means a person controlling, controlled by, or under common control with, another person. The terms “affiliated” and “affiliation” have meanings correlative to the foregoing. (c) Agent for service. The term “agent for service” means the person authorized to receive notices and communications from the Commission. (d) Amount. The term “amount” when used in regard to securities, shall have the meaning given in § 260.10b-1(c). (e) Class. The term “class”, when used in regard to securities, shall have the meaning given in § 260.10b-1(e). (f) Control. The term “control” means the power to direct the management and policies of a person, directly or through one or more intermediaries, whether through the ownership of voting securities, by contract, or otherwise. The terms “controlling” and “controlled” have meanings correlative to the foregoing. (See § 260.a-26.) (g) Electronic filer. The term electronic filer means a person or an entity that submits filings electronically pursuant to Rules 100 and 101 of Regulation S-T (§§ 232.100 and 232.101 of this chapter, respectively). (h) Electronic filing. The term electronic filing means a document under the federal securities laws that is transmitted or delivered to the Commission in electronic format. (i) Outstanding. The term “outstanding”, when used in regard to securities, shall have the meaning given in § 260.10b-1(d). (j) Parent. The term “parent” means a person controlling one or more other persons. (k) Rules and regulations. The term “rules and regulations” means all rules and regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to the act, including the forms and instructions thereto. format. (i) Outstanding. The term “outstanding”, when used in regard to securities, shall have the meaning given in § 260.10b-1(d). (j) Parent. The term “parent” means a person controlling one or more other persons. (k) Rules and regulations. The term “rules and regulations” means all rules and regulations adopted by the Commission pursuant to the act, including the forms and instructions thereto. (l) Section. The term “section” means a section of the act. 1 1 References to “this section” or to section number preceded by a section symbol are to sections in the Code of Federal Regulations. (m) Subsidiary. The term “subsidiary” means a person controlled by another person. [5 FR 293, Jan. 25, 1940, as amended at 58 FR 14686, Mar. 18, 1993; 62 FR 36459, July 8, 1997] ## Nearby sections - [17 C.F.R. § 260.0-1 (2026) § 260.0-1 Application of definitions contained in the act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_1.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.0-2 (2026) § 260.0-2 Definitions of terms used in the rules and regulations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_2.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.0-3 (2026) § 260.0-3 Definition of “rules and regulations” as used in certain sections of the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_3.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.0-4 (2026) § 260.0-4 Sequential numbering of documents filed with the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_4.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.0-5 (2026) § 260.0-5 Business hours of the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_5.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.0-6 (2026) § 260.0-6 Nondisclosure of information obtained in the course of examinations and investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_6.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.0-7 (2026) § 260.0-7 Small entities for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_7.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.0-11 (2026) § 260.0-11 Liability for certain statements by issuers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_11.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.3(4)-1 (2026) § 260.3(4)-1 Definition of “commission from an underwriter or dealer not in excess of the usual and customary distributors' or sellers' commissions” in section 303(4), for certain transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_3(4)_1.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.3(4)-2 (2026) § 260.3(4)-2 Definition of “distribution” in section 303(4) for certain transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_3(4)_2.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.3(4)-3 (2026) § 260.3(4)-3 Definitions of “participates” and “participation” as used in section 303(4), in relation to certain transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_3(4)_3.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.4a-1 (2026) § 260.4a-1 Exempted securities under section 304(a)(8).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_4a_1.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.4a-2 (2026) § 260.4a-2 Exempted securities under section 304(d).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_4a_2.md) - [17 C.F.R. § 260.4a-3 (2026) § 260.4a-3 Exempted securities under section 304(a)(9).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_4a_3.md) --- Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T17_P260_S260_0_2. 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