British Dictionary definitions for chapter 7

chapter 7

noun

US the statute regarding liquidation proceedings that empowers a court to appoint a trustee to operate a failing business to prevent further loss

Word Origin

C20: from chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act (1978)

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