A1 noun 격식체

bankruptcy

/ˈbæŋ.krʌpt.si/

Bankruptcy is a legal state where a person or a business cannot pay the money they owe to others. It usually involves a court process that helps people or companies either clear their debts or create a plan to pay them back.

예시

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1

After he lost his job, the man was very worried about bankruptcy.

After he lost his job, the man was very worried about being unable to pay his debts.

2

The large corporation filed for bankruptcy after a year of losing money.

The big company started the legal process for being unable to pay debts after a year of losing money.

3

If you keep spending all your money on games, you will face bankruptcy!

If you keep spending all your money on games, you will have no money left!

어휘 가족

명사
bankruptcy
Verb
bankrupt
형용사
bankrupt
관련
bankrupt
💡

암기 팁

Think of 'bank' + 'rupture.' It is like a piggy bank that has a rupture (break) and all the money is gone.

빠른 퀴즈

The small shop had to file for ___ because it had no money left to pay the rent.

정답!

정답은: bankruptcy

예시

1

After he lost his job, the man was very worried about bankruptcy.

everyday

After he lost his job, the man was very worried about being unable to pay his debts.

2

The large corporation filed for bankruptcy after a year of losing money.

formal

The big company started the legal process for being unable to pay debts after a year of losing money.

3

If you keep spending all your money on games, you will face bankruptcy!

informal

If you keep spending all your money on games, you will have no money left!

4

Economic research shows that personal bankruptcy rates often rise during a recession.

academic

Economic studies show that the number of people unable to pay debts often goes up when the economy is bad.

5

The business owner met with a lawyer to discuss the risks of bankruptcy.

business

The business owner met with a lawyer to talk about the dangers of not being able to pay debts.

어휘 가족

명사
bankruptcy
Verb
bankrupt
형용사
bankrupt
관련
bankrupt

자주 쓰는 조합

file for bankruptcy to apply for the legal status of having no money to pay debts
declare bankruptcy to officially state that you cannot pay your debts
avoid bankruptcy to prevent reaching the legal state of no money
impending bankruptcy a situation where bankruptcy is going to happen very soon
bankruptcy proceedings the legal steps and meetings involved in a bankruptcy case

자주 쓰는 구문

moral bankruptcy

a complete lack of good values or ethics

go into bankruptcy

to start the legal process of being unable to pay debts

on the verge of bankruptcy

very close to failing or losing all money

자주 혼동되는 단어

bankruptcy vs debt

Debt is the money you owe; bankruptcy is the legal status when you cannot pay the debt back.

📝

사용 참고사항

The word is most commonly used with the verbs 'file for' or 'declare.' It can describe both a financial situation and a moral one.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Do not say 'make bankruptcy.' Use 'file for bankruptcy' or 'go bankrupt' instead.

💡

암기 팁

Think of 'bank' + 'rupture.' It is like a piggy bank that has a rupture (break) and all the money is gone.

📖

어원

Derived from the Italian 'banca rotta,' which means 'broken bench,' referring to the practice of breaking a merchant's bench when they failed.

문법 패턴

uncountable noun (usually) plural: bankruptcies often follows the verb 'file for'
🌍

문화적 맥락

In many countries, bankruptcy is seen as a legal way to have a 'fresh start' from debt, though it affects a person's credit score for many years.

빠른 퀴즈

The small shop had to file for ___ because it had no money left to pay the rent.

정답!

정답은: bankruptcy

law 관련 단어

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

equality

A1

Equality is the state of being the same, especially in having the same rights, status, and opportunities. It means that every person is treated fairly and has the same chances in life regardless of their background.

harassment

A1

Harassment is behavior that is not wanted and makes someone feel unhappy, scared, or uncomfortable. It usually happens many times and can include mean words, physical actions, or messages online.

libel

A1

Libel is a written statement that is false and damages a person's reputation. It refers to lies that are published in books, newspapers, or online that make people think badly of someone.

slander

A1

Slander is a false spoken statement that is intended to damage someone's reputation. It is a legal term for defamation that occurs through speech rather than in writing.

due process

A1

Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. It ensures that laws are applied fairly and that every person has a chance to tell their side of the story before a decision is made.

burden of proof

A1

The responsibility to provide facts or evidence to show that a statement is true. In a court or an argument, the person making a claim must prove it to others.

reasonable doubt

A1

A legal standard that means a jury must be very sure a person is guilty of a crime. If there is a logical reason to think the person might be innocent, the jury has a reasonable doubt.

double jeopardy

A1

Double jeopardy is a legal rule that stops a person from being tried twice for the same crime. After a court makes a final decision, the government cannot take the person to court again for that specific act.

habeas corpus

A1

A legal principle or court order that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. This ensures that a prisoner can be released if there is no legal reason to keep them in jail.

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