act of bankruptcy
Definition
Debtor's action that may cause his or her creditors to petition courts to declare him or her bankrupt (in order to force a sale of the debtor's assets to satisfy their claims). In some jurisdictions, any failure to pay an obligation (above a certain amount) on due date may constitute an act of bankruptcy.
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