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bankruptcy

//ˈbæŋ.kɹʌp(t).si//

Noun

A word that identifies a person, place, thing, or idea.

Note for bankruptcy

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Forms

Plural
bankruptcies

Definitions

  1. 1.A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

    • The company ended up filing for bankruptcy.
    • He declared that these drastic steps would undoubtedly inconvenience a good many people, but the alternative was bankruptcy of the Ulster Transport Authority and the breakdown of public transport services.
  2. 2.A rule in Tycoon where if the top player does not get first place that round, they instantly get last place

Frequency

Overall

Uncommon· #3686

By learning goal

Everyday conversation
Rare
General reading & writing
Uncommon
Academic
Rare
Literature
Rare

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Etymology

From bankrupt + -cy, replacing earlier bankruptship.

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