bankruptcy

US /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

UK /ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/

B2

noun

  • State of having no money and unable to pay debts

other

  • A complete failure or lack of something, especially in a figurative sense.
  • The state of being completely lacking in money or resources; financial ruin.
  • A legal process in which a person or business declares their inability to pay debts and is subject to court-ordered administration of their assets.
  • A complete lack of moral values or principles.
  • A complete failure or ruin.

other

  • The legal process by which a person or organization is declared unable to pay their debts.

Examples

The defendant has a bankruptcy order against him.

The company has been forced to file for bankruptcy.