Chapter 11

noun

Synonyms of Chapter 11next
: 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

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Saks Global has emerged from Chapter 11 and has rebranded under a new name — the Exemplar Luxury Group. David Moin, Footwear News, 26 June 2026 In 2024, Red Lobster filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing an $11 million loss from the Endless Shrimp deal, per the Associated Press. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026 Camp Mystic's owners filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing over $10 million in debt. Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 June 2026 Camp Mystic’s owner filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Wednesday, nearly a year after catastrophic floods in Texas Hill Country killed 25 girls, two teenage counselors and the camp’s longtime director. Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for Chapter 11

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 29 Jun. 2026.

Legal Definition

chapter 11

noun
chap·​ter 11
: chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code see also Bankruptcy Code
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