# 17 CFR § 260.0-1: Application of definitions contained in the act

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.0-1

## Section

- **Citation:** 17 CFR § 260.0-1
- **Heading:** Application of definitions contained in the act
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 17—Commodity and Securities Exchanges > CHAPTER II—SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION > PART 260—GENERAL RULES AND REGULATIONS, TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 > Terms Used in the Rules and Regulations

## Text

Unless the context otherwise requires, the terms defined in the act shall, when used in the rules and regulations, have the respective meanings given in the act.

## Nearby sections

- [17 CFR § 260.0-1 § 260.0-1 Application of definitions contained in the act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.0-1.md)
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- [17 CFR § 260.0-3 § 260.0-3 Definition of “rules and regulations” as used in certain sections of the Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.0-3.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.0-4 § 260.0-4 Sequential numbering of documents filed with the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.0-4.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.0-5 § 260.0-5 Business hours of the Commission.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.0-5.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.0-6 § 260.0-6 Nondisclosure of information obtained in the course of examinations and investigations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.0-6.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.0-7 § 260.0-7 Small entities for purposes of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.0-7.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.0-11 § 260.0-11 Liability for certain statements by issuers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.0-11.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.3(4)-1 § 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/ecfr-17-260.3(4)-1.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.3(4)-2 § 260.3(4)-2 Definition of “distribution” in section 303(4) for certain transactions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.3(4)-2.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.3(4)-3 § 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/ecfr-17-260.3(4)-3.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.4a-1 § 260.4a-1 Exempted securities under section 304(a)(8).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.4a-1.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.4a-2 § 260.4a-2 Exempted securities under section 304(d).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.4a-2.md)
- [17 CFR § 260.4a-3 § 260.4a-3 Exempted securities under section 304(a)(9).](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-17-260.4a-3.md)

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