SEC

/ˌˈɛs ˌˈi ˌsi/
/ɛsiˈsi/
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Other forms: SECS

Definitions of SEC
  1. noun
    an independent federal agency that oversees the exchange of securities to protect investors
    synonyms: Securities and Exchange Commission
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    type of:
    independent agency
    an agency of the United States government that is created by an act of Congress and is independent of the executive departments
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