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Chapter Seven
Definition:
Liquidation proceedings; generally assets are sold by a trustee and the company ceases operation. (Individuals may file Chapter 7 also.)
Absolute priority
Definition:
The order of payment to the different classes of creditors mandated by the Bankruptcy Code. In theory, claims with higher priority are paid in full before other claims receive anything
Chapter Thirty Three
Definition:
An unofficial term describing a company that has filed for Chapter 11 three times.
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