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arrears


arrears

noun plural

Definition of ARREARS

something (as money) which is owed <since it lost the discrimination lawsuit, the employer will have to pay the worker all arrears in salary>
Synonyms arrearage, arrears, indebtedness, liability (usually liabilities), obligation, score
Near Antonyms quietus, quittance, repayment; asset

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