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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

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The Social Security Administration’s actuaries analyze the trust fund’s solvency over a 75-year period.

From MarketWatch Sep. 2, 2026

Social Security’s actuaries calculated that Larson’s bill would ensure the program’s solvency for at least 75 years, but in practical terms into the almost limitless future.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

The deal is expected to lead to a five percentage-point hit to the German insurer’s solvency ratio and add less than 1% to its global earnings, according to KBW.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

"IMF analysis suggests that extreme cyber-incident losses could trigger funding strains, raise solvency concerns, and disrupt broader markets," the lender warned in a new report.

From Barron's May 7, 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

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