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CHAPTER 7 Definition & Legal Meaning

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Section of US bankruptcy code that specifies a court-appointed trustee or receiver to collect and liquidate the debtor’s property to satisfy the creditors’ claims. Either the debtor or creditor may petition a court to appoint a trustee.

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