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bad debt in Malay

hutang lapuk

bad debt in Malay: hutang lapuk. In English, bad debt means a debt which cannot be recovered from the debtor, either because the debtor lacks the money to pay or because the debtor cannot be found and/or forced to pay.

Malay words for bad debt

unrecoverable debt
hutang lapuk

English meaning of bad debt

  1. noun A debt which cannot be recovered from the debtor, either because the debtor lacks the money to pay or because the debtor cannot be found and/or forced to pay.

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Questions about bad debt in Malay

What is the meaning of bad debt in Malay?
Bad debt in Malay is hutang lapuk.
Apakah maksud bad debt dalam bahasa Melayu?
Bad debt: hutang lapuk.
What does bad debt mean in English?
Bad debt means a debt which cannot be recovered from the debtor, either because the debtor lacks the money to pay or because the debtor cannot be found and/or forced to pay.

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