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LIEN

A charge upon specific property designed to secure payment of a debt or performance of an obligation.

 

LIQUIDATION

A sale of a debtor’s property with the proceeds to be used for the benefit of creditors.

 

LIQUIDATED CLAIM

A creditor’s claim for a fixed amount of money.