liquidation
Americannoun
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the process of realizing upon assets and of discharging liabilities in concluding the affairs of a business, estate, etc.
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the process of converting securities or commodities into cash.
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the state of being liquidated.
an estate in liquidation.
noun
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the process of terminating the affairs of a business firm, etc, by realizing its assets to discharge its liabilities
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the state of a business firm, etc, having its affairs so terminated (esp in the phrase to go into liquidation )
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destruction; elimination
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Etymology
Origin of liquidation
Vocabulary lists containing liquidation
Personal Finance and Financial Literacy - High School
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Richard Hunt, director at Liquidation Centre, said the broader high street context mattered, as UK retailers in general have faced rising rents, higher business rates and lower foot traffic.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Liquidation is a possibility but could be the worst case scenario for Evergrande as the company will no longer exist and its debt will be marked down to zero with ramifications for its lenders.
From Reuters • Sep. 27, 2023
“Thomas Cook UK Plc and associated UK entities have entered Compulsory Liquidation and are now under the control of the Official Receiver,” says Thomas Cook’s website.
From The Guardian • Sep. 22, 2019
Liquidation sales may sound like a deal-hunter's dream, but they don't always offer the best discounts.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 22, 2018
On the same lines are the Caisse de Liquidation at Havre and the Waaren Liquidations Casse at Hamburg.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 4 "Cincinnatus" to "Cleruchy" by Various
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