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insolvent
[ in-sol-vuhnt ]
/ ɪnˈsɒl vənt /
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adjective
not solvent; unable to satisfy creditors or discharge liabilities, either because liabilities exceed assets or because of inability to pay debts as they mature.
pertaining to bankrupt persons or bankruptcy.
noun
a person who is insolvent.
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insolvent
/ (ɪnˈsɒlvənt) /
adjective
(of a person, company, etc) having insufficient assets to meet debts and liabilities; bankrupt
of or relating to bankrupts or bankruptcy
noun
a person who is insolvent; bankrupt
Derived forms of insolvent
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