solvency

noun

sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən(t)-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: the quality or state of being solvent

Examples of solvency in a Sentence

They reviewed financial records to measure the borrower's solvency.
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Sergey Uchitel, a partner at the Pen & Paper law firm, told Kommersant that most bankruptcy procedures in the coal industry involve liquidation rather than rehabilitation as few firms restore solvency and assets can be redistributed through a sale. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 24 Jan. 2025 In the wake of the searing Civic Federation report, here’s a couple of ideas on cutting a path to financial solvency for the system. Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 Ultimately, restoring Social Security’s solvency may require benefit cuts, tax increases or a combination of both. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025 Lawmakers face Social Security solvency dilemma The Social Security Fairness Act was passed by the Senate with a 76-vote bipartisan majority. Lorie Konish, CNBC, 13 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for solvency 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of solvency was circa 1727

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“Solvency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/solvency. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.

Kids Definition

solvency

noun
sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
ˈsȯl-
: the quality or state of being solvent

Legal Definition

solvency

noun
sol·​ven·​cy ˈsäl-vən-sē How to pronounce solvency (audio)
: the quality or state of being solvent

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