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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Cazares and Grant-Dawson worked together to get the Bay Area-district out of insolvency, after which HYA Corporation took over fiscal responsibility.
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Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Making matters worse, and despite the DOGE rhetoric, the federal government continues to slouch toward insolvency.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026
The budget also leaves Social Security on track toward insolvency within the decade, according to CRFB, without proposing structural fixes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
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Scott Lebar. Story Produced With Ai Assistance, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2026
Making matters worse, and despite the DOGE rhetoric, the federal government continues to slouch toward insolvency.
—Wayne Winegarden, Oc Register, 5 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026
The budget also leaves Social Security on track toward insolvency within the decade, according to CRFB, without proposing structural fixes.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 3 Apr. 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 8 Apr. 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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