1. FTC - Noun
2. FTC - Proper noun
an independent agency of the United States federal government that maintains fair and free competition; enforces federal antitrust laws; educates the public about identity theft
Source: WordNetI have the most profound respect for the Department of Justice and the FTC. We in Europe are a younger and I would say junior institution to the historical antitrust experience of the US. Mario Monti
After agreeing to divest funeral home and cemetery locations in several markets and end licensing agreements with other funeral homes, the FTC allowed the merger to continue. Source: Internet
A Federal Trade Commission (FTC) probe of Google that included this allegation and wrapped up in 2013 found no justification to take action on it. Source: Internet
Altria "dealt with this competitive threat by agreeing not to compete in return for a substantial ownership interest in Juul," the FTC said in the statement. Source: Internet
A few months later, the ECS hit the market, and the FTC agreed to drop the $10K per day fines. Source: Internet
Because the FTC had oversight over many progressive New Deal policies, Roosevelt wanted Humphrey replaced with his own appointee. Source: Internet