decree in bankruptcy

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• decree absolute — The name given to the final and conclusive Court Order after the condition of a decree nisi is met. (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012 …   Glossary of Bankruptcy

• decree nisi — A provisional decision of the Court that does not have absolute effect until certain conditions are met. (Dictionary of Canadian Bankruptcy Terms) United Glossary of Bankruptcy Terms 2012 …   Glossary of Bankruptcy

• decree — de·cree /di krē/ n [Old French decré, from Latin decretum, from neuter of decretus, past participle of decernere to decide] 1: an order having the force of law by judicial decree 2: a judicial decision esp. in an equity or probate court; broadly …   Law dictionary

• bankruptcy — /bangk rupt see, reuhp see/, n., pl. bankruptcies. 1. the state of being or becoming bankrupt. 2. utter ruin, failure, depletion, or the like. [1690 1700; BANKRUPT + CY] * * * Status of a debtor who has been declared by judicial process to be… …   Universalium

• bankruptcy proceedings — General term for the various types of proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C.A.) that are initiated either by an insolvent individual or business (termed a voluntary bankruptcy) or by creditors (termed an involuntary bankruptcy) seeking… …   Black's law dictionary

• bankruptcy proceedings — General term for the various types of proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code (11 U.S.C.A.) that are initiated either by an insolvent individual or business (termed a voluntary bankruptcy) or by creditors (termed an involuntary bankruptcy) seeking… …   Black's law dictionary

• Civil Aspect of Bankruptcy —     Civil Aspect of Bankruptcy     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Civil Aspect of Bankruptcy     (See also MORAL ASPECT OF BANKRUPTCY.)     Bankruptcy (La banqueroute; earlier English terms, bankruptship, bankrupture) in civil jurisprudence as well as …   Catholic encyclopedia

• final decree — The decree rendered by a court of bankruptcy whereby the estate of a debtor undergoing readjustment or reorganization in bankruptcy is closed, the receiver or trustee, if any discharged, and such other relief by way of injunction or otherwise, as …   Ballentine's law dictionary

• date of adjudication in bankruptcy — The date of the filing of any petition which operates as an adjudication, or the date of entry of a decree of adjudication, or, if such decree is appealed from, then the date when such decree is finally confirmed or the appeal is dismissed. Bankr …   Ballentine's law dictionary

• Act of bankruptcy — Act Act ([a^]kt), n. [L. actus, fr. agere to drive, do: cf. F. acte. See {Agent}.] 1. That which is done or doing; the exercise of power, or the effect, of which power exerted is the cause; a performance; a deed. [1913 Webster] That best portion… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• adjudication in bankruptcy — The determination, whether by decree or by operation of law, that a person is a bankrupt. Bankruptcy Act § 1(2) (11 USC 1(2)); 9 Am J2d Bankr § 264 …   Ballentine's law dictionary