Respondent

Respondent means the party proceeded against, whether the proceeding is instituted by the Department or by a private person.

Source

7 CFR § 47.2

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Scoping language

As used in the regulations in this part, the terms as defined in section 1 of the Act shall apply with equal force and effect. Unless otherwise defined, the following terms whether used in the regulations in this part, in the Act, or in the trade shall be construed as follows:

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