liquidation

/ˌlɪkwɪˈdeɪʃən/
noun
  1. The process of closing a business by selling its assets to pay debts.
    • The court supervised the liquidation of the bankrupt firm.
    • The store announced a liquidation sale to clear out all merchandise.
    • After years of losses, the company went into liquidation.
  2. The act of converting assets into cash.
    • The liquidation of his stock portfolio gave him enough money to retire.
    • She handled the liquidation of the estate after her uncle passed away.
    • Rapid liquidation of assets can sometimes lead to lower prices.
  3. The killing of someone, especially for political or criminal reasons.
    • The novel describes the brutal liquidation of a spy ring.
    • The secret police were responsible for the liquidation of dissidents.
    • The regime carried out the liquidation of political prisoners.
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