insolvency

American

[in-sol-vuhn-see] / ɪnˈsɒl vən si /

noun

the condition of being insolvent; bankruptcy.

Etymology

Origin of insolvency

First recorded in 1650–60; insolv(ent) + -ency

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Example Sentences

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Glenn said the Social Security Administration has about 140 different scenarios on its website to address insolvency.

From MarketWatch

Michael Lynch, partner at city law firm DMH Stallard and specialist in business restructuring and insolvency, says administrators will be looking at what costs can be dealt with.

From BBC

When those institutions came close to insolvency, turmoil quickly spread throughout the broader financial system.

From MarketWatch

Formations are accelerating in Australia and the U.S., while insolvency trends are improving in Xero’s home region and seem steady in the U.K.

From The Wall Street Journal

Blue Owl tipped U.K. mortgage lender into insolvency after uncovering ‘irregularities.’

From MarketWatch

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