| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
A federal agency that monitors the business operations of carriers transporting goods and people between states. Its jurisdiction includes railroads, ships, trucks, buses, oil pipelines, and their terminal facilities.
Note: The ICC was established in 1887 as the first federal agency.
A federal agency for regulating commerce that takes place in more than one state. One of its most familiar activities is regulation of trucking.