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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Otherwise, its debts and obligations have no clear reference point.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026 -
The law creates a six-year pilot program where Cook County could buy tax debts, and allow homeowners the right to keep their equity, if there is a surplus after auction.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2026
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“Arrearages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearages. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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