referee in bankruptcy

A federal judicial officer who administers bankruptcy proceedings.

• Abolished by the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978, these referees were replaced by bankruptcy judges.

— Also termed register in bankruptcy. See bankruptcy judge under JUDGE. [Cases: Bankruptcy 2123. C.J.S. Bankruptcy § 7.]

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