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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Understanding the financial spiral that state receivership brings in the event of insolvency motivates me.
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Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Uncle Nearest, the Tennessee brand that has built a powerful story around the legacy of Nearest Green, is heading toward shutdown and insolvency amid a financial crunch and reported defaults.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Meanwhile, insolvency documents cited by the Financial Times underline the extent of the exposures more broadly.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The Sacramento City Unified School District is on the brink of fiscal insolvency, and a California state government financial agency is urging the city school board to request a state loan immediately.
—Chris Fusco. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
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Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Uncle Nearest, the Tennessee brand that has built a powerful story around the legacy of Nearest Green, is heading toward shutdown and insolvency amid a financial crunch and reported defaults.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026
Meanwhile, insolvency documents cited by the Financial Times underline the extent of the exposures more broadly.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 18 May 2026
The Sacramento City Unified School District is on the brink of fiscal insolvency, and a California state government financial agency is urging the city school board to request a state loan immediately.
—Chris Fusco. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 11 May 2026
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 6 Jun. 2026.
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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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