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solvency

American  
[sol-vuhn-see] / ˈsɒl vən si /

noun

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


solvency British  
/ ˈsɒlvənsɪ /

noun

  1. ability to pay all debts

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of solvency

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

Example Sentences

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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 • Mar. 7, 2026

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 • Feb. 26, 2026

It would be a mark of financial solvency and taste.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2026

Bottom line: Questions about why one beneficiary receives funds now while others wait, and how this affects trust solvency, especially if your mother needs care, are all valid questions to ask.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 27, 2026

The COs couldn’t figure it out, because these men could never support the women, and the goal of solvency animated officers’ entire lives.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover