arrearage

Definition of arrearagenext
as in debt
something (as money) which is owed the new buyer must pay the arrearage on the home before moving in

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Noun
  • Despite the extra funding, the budget continues a trend of relying on reserves, shifting funds, borrowing and suspending debt payments to balance state spending.
    Taryn Luna, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • Instead, the baseline is the auction price less the tax debt.
    Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • Leaders who want durable AI revenue need to treat commercial clarity as an obligation before the market turns confusion into precedent.
    Rishi Katdare, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • Taking time to understand the legal obligations, reviewing account documents and exploring repayment or debt relief options when necessary can help families make informed financial decisions during an already challenging time.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 1 July 2026
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“Arrearage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearage. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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