Discharge Of Bankruptcy


Definition of "Discharge of bankruptcy"

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Court order whereby the bankrupt debtor is forgiven of this or her debts. Even though the debtor is no longer obligated for discharged debts, the bankruptcy remains in his credit report for 10 years.

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