Technical Bankruptcy The state of a company or person who has defaulted on a financial obligation and would be declared bankruptcy if the creditor makes a claim through the courts. Investopedia Says: In other words, a company or person experiencing technical bankruptcy shows all the signs of bankruptcy, but just hasn't been declared bankrupt by the courts. Related Terms: Absolute Priority Bankruptcy Bond Chapter 11 Chapter 7 Discharge in Bankruptcy Prepackaged Bankruptcy Senior Security Stalking Horse Bid Stockholders Equity Vulture Fund |