insolvency
noun
in·sol·ven·cy
(ˌ)in-ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē 
-ˈsȯl-
: the fact or state of being insolvent : inability to pay debts
Examples of insolvency in a Sentence
unless the economy improves, many resorts in the area face insolvency
Recent Examples on the Web
As a result, the Chinese economy runs the risk of getting caught in a doom loop of falling prices, insolvency, factory closures, and, ultimately, job losses.
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2024
As the report notes, the program creeps closer to insolvency each year, which could greatly affect retirement outcomes for most generations.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024
Bitcoin bulls have long pointed to the threat of inflation and government insolvency as reasons to buy the cryptocurrency.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 15 July 2024
Without changes sparked by leadership, Social Security payments would need to be reduced 25% in 9 years to avoid insolvency.
—Chris Eddy, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2024
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Zongyuan Zoe Liu, Foreign Affairs, 6 Aug. 2024
As the report notes, the program creeps closer to insolvency each year, which could greatly affect retirement outcomes for most generations.
—Alicia Adamczyk, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2024
Bitcoin bulls have long pointed to the threat of inflation and government insolvency as reasons to buy the cryptocurrency.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 15 July 2024
Without changes sparked by leadership, Social Security payments would need to be reduced 25% in 9 years to avoid insolvency.
—Chris Eddy, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2024
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“Insolvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insolvency. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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insolvency
noun
in·sol·ven·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈsäl-vən-sē
plural insolvencies
: the quality or state of being insolvent
Legal Definition
insolvency
noun
in·sol·ven·cy
in-ˈsäl-vən-sē
plural insolvencies
1
: the fact or state of being insolvent compare bankruptcy
2
: insufficiency (as of an estate) to discharge all enforceable debts
Note: Insolvency matters are covered under the Bankruptcy Code.
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