Priority - The Bankruptcy Code's statutory ranking of unsecured claims that determines the order in which unsecured claims will be paid if there is not enough money to pay all unsecured claims in full.⏎
Petition preparer - A business not authorized to practice law that prepares bankruptcy petitions.⏎
Plea - In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges. See also nolo contendere.⏎
Prosecute - To charge someone with a crime. A prosecutor tries a criminal case on behalf of the government⏎