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

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The deal all but closes out the saga of Silver’s efforts to restructure under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, which failed after months of trying. David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 21 June 2025 The news broke in early June that At Home was considering filing for bankruptcy, and now, just two weeks later, the brand has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025 Under Chapter 11, creditors, including the IRS, cannot take your primary residence to satisfy debts. Jay Weaver, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025 Earlier this year, Village Roadshow — once one of the most prolific behind-the-scenes financiers in Hollywood — filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Chapter 11

Word History

Etymology

see chapter

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jun. 2025.

Legal Definition

chapter 11

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