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   Liq·ui·da·tion

   /ˌlikwəˈdāSHən/

   

   noun

   • 1. the process of liquidating a business: "the company went into liquidation"
   • ▪ the conversion of assets into cash (i.e. by selling them).
   • ▪ the clearing of a debt.
   • 2. the killing of someone, typically by violent means. informal

   Word Origin mid 16th century: from French, from liquider ‘liquidate’, based on Latin liquidus (see liquid).

   Scrabble Points: 21

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2. dictionary.justia.com › liquidationliquidation Definition, Meaning & Usage | Justia Legal Dictionary

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   Definition of "liquidation" A process where a debtor's assets are sold to pay off outstanding debts to creditors ; How to use "liquidation" in a sentence. The business underwent liquidation to settle its debt obligations. Following a string of financial disasters, the company's path inevitably led to liquidation.

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   Oct 20, 2023 · Liquidation is the process of closing down a business permanently and distributing all of the business’s assets to shareholders, creditors, and claimants. This process can be done either voluntarily or involuntarily and usually occurs when the business cannot pay its debts back in time.

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   Jul 28, 2022 · Table of Contents. Definition Of Liquidation. Reasons For Liquidation. Types Of Liquidation. Creditors’ Voluntary Liquidation. Members’ Voluntary Liquidation. Compulsory Liquidation. Process Of Liquidation. Conclusion. The business was started and run for the wrong reasons. The business owner lacks skill sets. Inadequate working capital.

5. investinganswers.com › dictionary › lLiquidation Definition & Example | InvestingAnswers

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   Jun 1, 2021 · Liquidation refers to the selling of assets in return for cash. How Does Liquidation Work? The term liquidation is most often used in discussions about Chapter 7 bankruptcy -- a section of U.S. bankruptcy law under which companies and individuals liquidate their assets in order to repay their debts.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLIQUIDATION definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   LIQUIDATION definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary. English Dictionary Thesaurus Sentences Grammar. Definition of 'liquidation' Word Frequency. liquidation in American English. (ˌlɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən ) noun. a liquidating or being liquidated. Idioms: go into liquidation. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

7. www.clio.com › resources › legal-dictionaryLiquidation | Legal Dictionary | Clio

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   Legal Dictionary. Liquidation refers to the process of winding up a company's affairs and distributing its assets to its creditors and shareholders. It is typically initiated when a company is unable to pay its debts and is insolvent. Browse. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Frequently Asked Questions.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › liquidationLiquidation - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of liquidation. noun. termination of a business operation by using its assets to discharge its liabilities. synonyms: settlement. see more. noun. the act of exterminating. synonyms: extermination. see more.