13 U.S.C. § 1 — Definitions
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As used in this title, unless the context requires another meaning or unless it is otherwise provided—
- (1)“Bureau” means the Bureau of the Census;
- (2)“Secretary” means the Secretary of Commerce; and
- (3)“respondent” includes a corporation, company, association, firm, partnership, proprietorship, society, joint stock company, individual, or other organization or entity which reported information, or on behalf of which information was reported, in response to a questionnaire, inquiry, or other request of the Bureau.