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bankruptcy
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noun
a state of complete lack of some abstract property
spiritual bankruptcy
moral bankruptcy
intellectual bankruptcy
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noun
(= failure)
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
the company had to declare bankruptcy
fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks
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noun
a legal process intended to insure equality among the creditors of a corporation declared to be insolvent
notice
Verb
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If you notice something, you become aware of it.
You didn't even notice that I cut my hair.
When the cook changed, I noticed the difference right away.
I've looked at her a thousand times, but I'd never noticed her green eyes before.
"Did you see the mistakes?" "No, I'm afraid I didn't notice.
I couldn't help noticing that you look lost. Can I help?
notice
Noun
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when you notice something
She asked for help, but they took no notice of her.
When the changed were made, we didn't take much notice.
The mistake escaped notice for almost three years.
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A notice is a piece of paper with information or a warning.
She sent us a notice about the change of dates.
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Notice is information that you give to someone.
The shop closed without any notice.