chapter 7
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of chapter 7
C20: from chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act (1978)
Example Sentences
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Girardi was sued by his business partners, resulting in a chapter 7 bankruptcy petition.
From Fox News • Jul. 17, 2021
The news was a relief to the country’s consumer bankruptcy lawyers, who often see their clients use refunds to cover the cost of filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2019
If your ex-spouse filed a chapter 7 bankruptcy and those debts were discharged by the courts, then the co-signer becomes responsible for those debts.
From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 26, 2018
Sorry Gibson, keep the same awful quality control and you’ll be on the path of chapter 7.
From New York Times • Mar. 30, 2018
See 1st page of chapter 7 of the Rudiments of Cookery.
From The Cook's Oracle; and Housekeeper's Manual by Kitchiner, William
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