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

Hardee’s franchisee Superior Star LLC filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Thursday, July 9, according to court documents reviewed by USA TODAY. — Saleen Martin, USA Today, 16 July 2026

But the company, which also has locations in Indiana and Kentucky, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last month. — Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 15 July 2026

Concord Mills was awarded over $600,000 in a tenant dispute with a high-end footwear retailer just 11 days before the store’s parent company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. — Catherine Muccigrosso july 14, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026

The Chapter 11 petition noted that revenues for 2024 were listed at $392,141, and climbed higher in 2025 to $479,487. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

see chapter

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

chapter 11

noun

chap·​ter 11

: chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code see also Bankruptcy Code