bankruptcy

Definition

  • noun: the condition of being bankrupt
  • noun: the quality or state of being 'bankrupt'
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: bouncing check, breakage, breakdown

Examples

  • Critics view the decision as an example of moral/ethical 'bankruptcy' on the part of the administration.

  • The company 'filed for bankruptcy' [=officially asked to be legally recognized as bankrupt] in July.

  • He 'declared bankruptcy'. [=formally said that he was bankrupt in a legal document]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) or a fraud? Hello? Jeff? Sorry for calling you so late. It's ok, There's no sleep in this room either. Can you believe they charged dollars for a Snickers? I can take the Airline to bankruptcy with four bites. I thought you may wanna talk! -Absolutely Let's get some air. Great (..)
    2016 Sully