Business Law

Bankruptcy

/ BANK-rupt-see /

Definition

A legal proceeding for people or entities unable to repay their debts.

Used in Context

“Chapter 7 bankruptcy liquidates assets to discharge debts entirely.”

Etymology

◈ Italian: banca rotta, broken bench

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