solvency

American  

[sol-vuhn-see] / ˈsɒl vən si /

noun

1. solvent condition; ability to pay all just debts.

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ˈsolvency British  

/ ˈsɒlvənsɪ /

noun

1. ability to pay all debts

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Etymology

Origin of solvency

First recorded in 1720–30; solv(ent) + -ency

Example Sentences

He points to the 15% increase in the dividend given a higher payout ratio and the comfortable beat in terms of solvency ratio.

From The Wall Street Journal

The settlement allows State Farm to avoid a public hearing that would have forced the disclosure of solvency records, mass non-renewals and other information it said would help competitors.

From Los Angeles Times

Crucially, the proposal included a commitment from Oracle founder Larry Ellison to contribute additional funding if needed to support solvency requirements from Paramount's lending banks.

From Barron's

The German insurer reported earnings very close to consensus and delivered a wide beat in solvency II ratio—a measure of financial strength—just like its French peer.

From The Wall Street Journal

Additionally, Paramountsaid it “agreed to an obligation to contribute additional equity funding to the extent needed to support the solvency certificate required by PSKY’s lending banks.”

From Los Angeles Times