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Bankruptcy proceedings

Term · Law · MLC-T-LAW-000672

The legal process initiated when an individual or entity files for bankruptcy, seeking relief from overwhelming debt. These proceedings involve the collection and distribution of the debtor's assets to creditors or the reorganization of the debtor's financial affairs. They are governed by the United States Bankruptcy Code and overseen by a bankruptcy court.

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IdentifierMLC-T-LAW-000672
FieldLaw
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000672",
  "term": "Bankruptcy proceedings",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "The legal process initiated when an individual or entity files for bankruptcy, seeking relief from overwhelming debt. These proceedings involve the collection and distribution of the debtor's assets to creditors or the reorganization of the debtor's financial affairs. They are governed by the United States Bankruptcy Code and overseen by a bankruptcy court.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/bankruptcy-proceedings/"
}

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