securities act of 1933
Securities Act of 1933. The federal law regulating the registration and initial public offering of securities, with an emphasis on full public disclosure of financial and other information. 15 USCA §§ 77a–77aa. — Also termed Securities Act; 1933 Act. [Cases: Securities Regulation 11.10–30.15. C.J.S. Securities Regulation§§ 8, 23, 35–102.]