insolvency
noun
in·sol·ven·cy
(ˌ)in-ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē 
-ˈsȯl-
: the fact or state of being insolvent : inability to pay debts
Examples of insolvency in a Sentence
unless the economy improves, many resorts in the area face insolvency
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The insolvency date for Medicare's Hospital Insurance trust fund, which is used to fund Part A, would also be accelerated from 2036 to 2030, according to the CRFB.
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Instead of tackling Social Security's structural imbalances, Congress chose to increase benefits for a vocal minority--accelerating trust fund insolvency.
—Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
These programs provide vital income and healthcare to over 65 million Americans, meaning their potential insolvency would affect nearly every family in the country.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
More changes are being considered as the threat of insolvency looms again.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Lorie Konish, CNBC, 1 July 2025
Instead of tackling Social Security's structural imbalances, Congress chose to increase benefits for a vocal minority--accelerating trust fund insolvency.
—Arkansas Online, 19 June 2025
These programs provide vital income and healthcare to over 65 million Americans, meaning their potential insolvency would affect nearly every family in the country.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025
More changes are being considered as the threat of insolvency looms again.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for insolvency
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“Insolvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/insolvency. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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insolvency
noun
in·sol·ven·cy
(ˈ)in-ˈsäl-vən-sē
plural insolvencies
: the quality or state of being insolvent
Legal Definition
insolvency
noun
in·sol·ven·cy
in-ˈsäl-vən-sē
plural insolvencies
1
: the fact or state of being insolvent compare bankruptcy
2
: insufficiency (as of an estate) to discharge all enforceable debts
Note: Insolvency matters are covered under the Bankruptcy Code.
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