Arrest of discharge
A Northern Ireland bankruptcy term for a court postponing or suspending discharge, typically where the bankrupt has not fulfilled duties or cooperated with the insolvency process.
Related terms
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Discharge from bankruptcy
The point at which most bankruptcy restrictions end and the bankrupt is released from most debts covered by the bankruptcy, subject to exceptions.
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Automatic discharge
The point at which a person is released from most bankruptcy restrictions automatically after the statutory period, unless the law provides otherwise.
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Undischarged bankrupt
A person who remains subject to bankruptcy because discharge has not yet taken effect and the normal bankruptcy restrictions still apply.
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