Chapter 11

noun

: bankruptcy as provided under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code which governs corporate reorganization
filed for Chapter 11

Examples of Chapter 11 in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Rudy Giuliani, Francis Ford Coppola, and Donald Trump have filed for Chapter 11—in Trump’s case, six times. Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 30 Oct. 2024 The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Oct 22. Angel Saunders, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024 And Answers For Saturday, October 26th Debtor filed his Chapter 11 petition on October 21, 2021. Jay Adkisson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024 In March 2023, Diamond filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for Chapter 11 

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Word History

Etymology

see chapter

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Chapter 11 was in 1970

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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chapter%2011. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Legal Definition

chapter 11

noun
chap·​ter 11
: chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code see also Bankruptcy Code
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