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How do you spell Bankruptcy?

Correct spelling

bankruptcy

BANKRUPT + CY.

Why is bankruptcy spelled this way?

RUPT in the middle, from Latin rumpere (to break). A bankrupt person has a broken bank — from the Italian banca rotta, literally a broken bench.

Common misspellings of bankruptcy

bankrupcybankruptsybankrptcybankruptey

Example

The company filed for bankruptcy.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell bankruptcy?+
The correct spelling is "bankruptcy". BANKRUPT + CY.
Is it bankrupcy or bankruptcy?+
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