insolvent
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in·sol·vent

adjective \(ˌ)in-ˈsäl-vənt, -ˈsl-\

Definition of INSOLVENT

1
a (1) : unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business (2) : having liabilities in excess of a reasonable market value of assets held
b : insufficient to pay all debts <an insolvent estate>
c : not up to a normal standard or complement : impoverished
2
: relating to or for the relief of insolvents
insolvent noun

First Known Use of INSOLVENT

1591

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