Bankruptcy Definition

băngkrəpt-sē, -rəp-sē
bankruptcies
noun
bankruptcies
The state of being bankrupt.
American Heritage
The state or an instance of being bankrupt.
Webster's New World
A legal proceeding that allows for a person or entity to be declared bankrupt.
American Heritage
Complete failure; ruin.
Webster's New World
The system of adjudication that declares instances of bankruptcy.
Went into bankruptcy.
American Heritage
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Noun

Singular:
bankruptcy
Plural:
bankruptcies

Origin of Bankruptcy

Bankruptcy Sentence Examples

  • Bankruptcy is an issue for many people trying to face debts from years' past.

  • The rest of us were spiraling toward bankruptcy when Howie turned to Martha.

  • I am desperately trying to avoid bankruptcy by only buying necessities.

  • Thus a nation which has to choose between bankruptcy and the repudiation of its debts is on the horns of a dilemma.

  • How many times have they faced bankruptcy?

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Words Starting With

BBABAN

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YCYTCY

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