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Bankruptcy
A legal proceeding in court to declare that the petitioner cannot pay his debts.
The bankrupt person's property is distributed by the court to the creditors to pay his debts, although there are certain priorities and exemptions.
Voluntary bankruptcy is initiated by the person in debt. Involuntary bankruptcy is initiated by creditors.
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