---
kind: "section"
citation: "15 C.F.R. § 18.2"
title: "15"
number: "18.2"
heading: "Definitions."
url: "https://uscodex.org/cfr/15/18.2"
---

# §18.2. Definitions.


As used in this part:

- (a) Adversary adjudication means an adjudication under [5 U.S.C. 554](/usc/5/554.md) in which the position of the United States is represented by counsel or otherwise, but excludes an adjudication for the purpose of establishing or fixing a rate or for the purpose of granting or renewing a license.
- (b) Adjudicative officer means the official, without regard to whether the official is designated as an administrative law judge, a hearing officer or examiner, or otherwise, who presided at the adversary adjudication.

## Notes

### Authority

Authority: 5 U.S.C. 504(c)(1).

### Source

Source: 47 FR 13510, Mar. 31, 1982, unless otherwise noted.