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Definition of

bail out

Finance

give help to firm in financial difficulty to provide sufficient financial support to a company that is having financial difficulties to ensure its survival

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Definitions of ’bail out’ and meaning of ’bail out’ are from the book publication, QFINANCE – The Ultimate Resource, © 2009 Bloomsbury Information Ltd. Find definitions for ’bail out’ and other financial terms with our online QFINANCE Financial Dictionary.

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