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 two-time major champion, who finished tied for 23rd at the Irish Open on Sunday, is one of the biggest stars in LIV Golf, the breakaway circuit that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last week with more than $500 million in debt. — ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

The company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in September 2017 while carrying approximately $5 billion in debt. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

Jackson Hospital exited Chapter 11 this week after reaching a four-year agreement with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. — Adam Beam, AJC.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Saks Global files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, but emerges five months later with a much healthier balance sheet and new name, the Exemplar Luxury Group, including Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus. — David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 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