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Meaning of insolvency

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

insolvency

Pronunciation:[ɪnˈsɒlvn̩si]

noun

Definitions

  1. The condition of being insolvent; the state or condition of a person who is insolvent; the condition of one who is unable to pay his debts as they fall due, or in the usual course of trade and business.

    Example: The company faces insolvency.

  2. Insufficiency to discharge all debts of the owner.

    Example: the insolvency of an estate

  3. The condition of having more debts than assets.