bankruptship

/bæŋˈkrɑptʃɪp/

Definitions

1. noun

a state or condition of being bankrupt, or a condition in which a person or organization is unable to pay debts.

“The company’s bankruptship led to a significant loss of jobs in the community.”

2. noun

the act or process of becoming bankrupt, or the state of being declared bankrupt by a court.

“The court’s decision marked the official bankruptship of the struggling business.”

Synonyms

  • bankruptcy
  • insolvency

Antonyms

  • prosperity
  • solventcy