discharge

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000084",
  "term": "discharge",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A release of a debtor from personal liability for certain dischargeable debts. Some debts, such as certain taxes and student loans cannot be discharged. A discharge also prevents the creditors owed dischargeable debts from taking any action against the debtor or the debtor's property to collect the debts.",
  "references": [
    "U.S. Courts Glossary of Legal Terms"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/discharge/"
}