general unsecured creditor

general unsecured creditor
USA
unsecured creditor, Also known as general creditor and general unsecured creditor.
A creditor holding an unsecured claim, or having no liens against a debtor's property. Unsecured creditors have no rights against specific property of the debtor.
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