as in debts
something (as money) which is owed
the new buyer must pay the arrearage on the home before moving in
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debts
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Certain debts, such as federal tax debts or student loan debts, may carry broader powers to access funds, even those that are typically protected.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026 -
The bill also directs KSU to attempt to collect all debts over $1,000, giving them the right to intercept federal and state income tax refunds.—
Kathryn Muchnick,
Louisville Courier Journal,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Arrearages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearages. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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