chapter 7
Britishnoun
Etymology
Origin of chapter 7
C20: from chapter 7 of the Bankruptcy Reform Act (1978)
Example Sentences
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He and his law firm, Girardi Keese, are being investigated by a bankruptcy trustee after filing for chapter 7 bankruptcy last year.
From Fox News • Jul. 7, 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 you are filing chapter 7, then there is a chance that your judgment could be discharged.
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 chapter 7 below and the appendix on the definition of �economics�.
From Definition & Reality in the General Theory of Political Economy by Colignatus, Thomas
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