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Bankruptcy: State of insolvency of an individual or an organization. There are two kinds of bankruptcy: involuntary and voluntary. In both cases, the objective is an orderly and equitable settlement of obligations.

Chapter 7: A bankruptcy option in which a bankrupt firm is liquidated after the courts have determined reorganization is not worthwhile.

Chapter 11: A bankruptcy option in which a trustee is appointed to reorganize a firm.

Chapter 13: A bankruptcy option in which individuals may develop plans for full or partial repayment of their debts.