Title 11 United States Code

Bankruptcy

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§101.  Definitions[99]

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(12)  The term “debt” means liability on a claim.

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§523.  Exceptions to discharge[100]

(a)  A discharge under section 727, 1141, 1228(a), 1228(b), or 1328(b) of this title does not discharge an individual debtor from any debt—

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(5)  for a domestic support obligation;

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[Internal Reference.—SSAct §456(b) cites title 11, United States Code.]

[99]  As amended through P.L. 111–327, December 22, 2010.

[100]  As amended through P.L. 111–327, December 22, 2010.