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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 29 Nov. 2025.

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