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Etymology edit

From bankrupt +‎ -cy, replacing earlier bankruptship.

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  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈbæŋ.kɹʌp(t).si/
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  • (US, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈbæŋk.ɹʌp(t).si/, [ˈbɛːŋk.ɹʌp(t).si]
  • (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˈbæŋ.kɹap(t).si/

Noun edit

bankruptcy (countable and uncountable, plural bankruptcies)

  1. (finance, law) A legally declared or recognized condition of insolvency of a person or organization.

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