arrearages

Definition of arrearagesnext
plural of arrearage
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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  • Venezuela’s external liabilities, including arbitration claims and bilateral debts — estimated at $150 billion to $170 billion, according to Reuters — complicates any recovery timeline, said Eric Fine, a portfolio manager from VanEck.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2026
  • When that happens, a more serious concern tends to set in about whether your delinquent debts could ultimately lead to a lawsuit and a judgment against you in court.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Arrearages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/arrearages. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.

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