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What does Pari Passu mean?

A Latin phrase meaning 'with equal step,' used to describe situations where multiple creditors or claims have equal rights to payment.

Pari Passu in a sentence
In bankruptcy, all unsecured creditors are typically treated pari passu, receiving a pro-rata share of the remaining assets.

Pari Passu in German, French, Spanish and Italian

German
Pari Passu
also Gleichrangig

Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung von Gläubigern in der Insolvenz.

French
Pari Passu
also Au même rang

Clause de traitement égalitaire des créanciers.

Spanish
Pari Passu
also En igualdad de condiciones

Principio de igualdad de condiciones para todos los acreedores.

Italian
Pari Passu
also Di pari passo

Principio di parità di trattamento tra i creditori.

Synonyms and opposites for Pari Passu

  • Synonym Side by side
  • Synonym Equal footing

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