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liquidation

Pronunciation: /lɪkwɪˈdeɪʃ(ə)n/
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Definition of liquidation

noun

[mass noun]
  • 1the 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 informal the killing of someone, typically by violent means.

Origin:

mid 16th century: from French, from liquider 'liquidate', based on Latin liquidus (see liquid)

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