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 Heritage Collegiate Apparel, the official sports merchandise retailer of the University of Michigan athletics more commonly known as The M Den, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the organization announced Friday. Liam Rappleye, Detroit Free Press, 16 Aug. 2024 That year, Chippendales’ parent company, founded and owned by Banerjee, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 2024 Redbox parent company Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in June and moved to Chapter 7 in July, signaling the liquidation of its assets. Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 14 Aug. 2024 The retail flooring company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Sunday, citing slowing home sales and rising interest rates, per a release on its website. Alex Perry, The Enquirer, 14 Aug. 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 20 Aug. 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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