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 The Chapter 11 petition, filed on Wednesday in Delaware, states that Rubio’s Restaurants has assets of between $10 million and $15 million, while liabilities are estimated to be between $100 million and $500 million. Lori Weisberg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 June 2024 Gol’s eligibility remains a question mark, since the company is carrying out its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process in the US. Jason Ma, Fortune, 3 June 2024 The iconic seafood chain Red Lobster — in a segment known as casual dining — filed for Chapter 11 bankrutpcy last month after closing dozens of locations. Don Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2024 In: Books Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Khristopher J. Brooks Khristopher J. Brooks is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 31 May 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 8 Jun. 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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