solvency

[sol-vuhn-see]

noun

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

ˈsolvency

/ ˈsɒlvənsɪ /

noun

1. ability to pay all debts

Word History and Origins

Origin of solvency¹

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

Example Sentences

Social Security remains a lightning rod in American politics, with debates over solvency, benefits and generational fairness heating up ahead of the midterms.

From Salon

The realization is starting to dawn on some Republicans that their political solvency won’t last longer than President Trump’s economic irrationality.

From Los Angeles Times

Curtis said that the question of Social Security's long-term solvency is very much up in the air and advocated for addressing the problem sooner rather than later.

From Salon

For many L.A. restaurants, including Botanica in Silver Lake, solvency is more elusive than ever because of the elevated costs of doing business.

From Los Angeles Times

“These facts imply a metastasizing solvency crisis that continues to be misdiagnosed as a liquidity problem in many of the poorest countries,” Indermit Gill, the World Bank’s chief economist, wrote in the report.

From New York Times