Bankruptcy is a legal proceeding involving a person or business that is unable to repay their outstanding debts. The bankruptcy process begins with a petition filed by the debtor, which is most common, or on behalf of creditors, which is less common.
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
bankruptcy (noun)1.
the quality or state of being - bankrupt
2.
utter failure or impoverishment
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bankruptcy (noun)the inability to pay one's debts
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bankruptcy, failure, ruinRELATED WORDS:
Chapter 11Categories: Bankruptcy