family fisherman
noun
family fish·er·man
: an individual or business entity whose debts and income arise primarily from a family owned and operated commercial fishing operation as set out in the Bankruptcy Code see also Bankruptcy Code
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“Family fisherman.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/family%20fisherman. Accessed 31 May. 2023.
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