commerce clause

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Definition of commerce clause in English English dictionary

In the Constitution of the United States (Article I, section 8), the clause that authorizes Congress "To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with Indian Tribes. " It is the legal foundation of much of the U.S. government's regulatory authority. See also interstate commerce

Hyphenation

Com·merce clause

Turkish pronunciation

kämırs klôz

Pronunciation

/ˈkämərs ˈklôz/ /ˈkɑːmɜrs ˈklɔːz/