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
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In its 2024 report, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget said eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits would dramatically worsen the program's financial health, advancing its insolvency date by more than one year.
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
German rival Lilium filed for insolvency in October, although just received a lifeline from new investors.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
His proposals would hasten Social Security’s insolvency, increase unemployment, raise inflation, lower GDP, add to the federal debt, and boost tax rates for the vast majority of Americans, according to most analyses published by economists.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
In just the last 3 months, air taxi hopefuls Lilium Air Mobility and Volocopter filed for insolvency.
—Brian Foley, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
German rival Lilium filed for insolvency in October, although just received a lifeline from new investors.
—Dan Primack, Axios, 2 Jan. 2025
His proposals would hasten Social Security’s insolvency, increase unemployment, raise inflation, lower GDP, add to the federal debt, and boost tax rates for the vast majority of Americans, according to most analyses published by economists.
—Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
In just the last 3 months, air taxi hopefuls Lilium Air Mobility and Volocopter filed for insolvency.
—Brian Foley, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Insolvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insolvency. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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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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