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

Back then, Caputo told IMF officials that Argentina was facing liquidity issues but didn’t face a solvency problem.

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Doing so would both boost our brand and enhance fiscal solvency.

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We don’t know enough about Burry’s position to know if solvency will be an issue anytime soon.

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Actuaries account for fertility and longevity rates when they make their estimates about Social Security’s solvency, experts noted.

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In Europe, by contrast, insurance is generally overseen by national regulators who focus on company solvency, rather than rates, as a way to keep markets competitive.

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