section 7 test
Definitions from Case Law · United States Supreme Court
Definitions from Case Law
From 402 U.S. 549 - United States v. Greater Buffalo Press, Inc. · 1971Most cited · 72 citing opinions
Clayton Act · construing 15 U.S.C. § 12 · Clayton Antitrust Act of 1914
The test of § 7 is whether the effect of an acquisition 'may be substantially to lessen competition.
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