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insolvency

/ɪnsɒlvənsi/ noun · British & US
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What does insolvency mean?

noun

The state of being unable to pay debts or meet financial obligations. A situation in which a person or organization is unable to pay its debts.

Example

"The company's insolvency led to the loss of hundreds of jobs."

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