Credit Card Glossary: Terms and Definitions
Discharged debt
Debt that is forgiven or canceled in bankruptcy court. You are no longer legally obligated to pay discharged debt and your creditors cannot attempt to collect it. Discharged debts appear on your credit report for up to 10 years.
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