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
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
For a breakdown of how these time intervals are chosen and organized, see chapter 7.
From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2017
The judicial review of the decision shall be had, in accordance with chapter 7 of title 5, on the basis of the record before the Tribunal.
From Copyright Law of the United States of America: contained in Title 17 of the United States Code. by United States
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