Chapter 11

noun

: bankruptcy as provided under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code which governs corporate reorganization
filed for Chapter 11

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In 2023, David’s Bridal filed for bankruptcy, which was the second time in five years the company filed for Chapter 11. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 Sep. 2025 The company had already filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Todd Spangler, Variety, 11 Sep. 2025 Red Lobster filed for voluntary Chapter 11 bankruptcy that May. Michael Nied, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 The budget airline filed for Chapter 11 protection in November 2024. Staff and Wire Reports, Boston Herald, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Chapter 11

Word History

Etymology

see chapter

First Known Use

1970, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Chapter 11 was in 1970

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“Chapter 11.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Chapter%2011. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.

Legal Definition

chapter 11

noun
chap·​ter 11
: chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code see also Bankruptcy Code
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