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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Several of them held onto hope that some or all of those uncertainties could work out in their favor and save them from insolvency.
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
That bill is a prime example and proves current lawmakers have engaged in fiscal irresponsibility, causing near state insolvency.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In 1983, with Social Security facing insolvency, Congress passed legislation that gradually raised the full retirement age to 67.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2026
In December, despite a stern warning from the county Office of Education that doing so put the district at risk of insolvency, Martinez took the lead role in winning approval for pay raises for district employees.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
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Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
That bill is a prime example and proves current lawmakers have engaged in fiscal irresponsibility, causing near state insolvency.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026
In 1983, with Social Security facing insolvency, Congress passed legislation that gradually raised the full retirement age to 67.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 4 May 2026
In December, despite a stern warning from the county Office of Education that doing so put the district at risk of insolvency, Martinez took the lead role in winning approval for pay raises for district employees.
—U T Editorial Board, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 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 9 May. 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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