bankruptcy
noun/ˈbæŋkrʌptsi/
Frequency rank: #3,631 most common English word
Meaning
The state of being unable to pay your debts, declared by law.
Example sentence
After years of poor management, the company filed for bankruptcy to avoid further financial losses.
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