arrear

arrear, n. (usu. pl.)

1. The state of being behind in the payment of a debt or the discharge of an obligation (the creditor filed a lawsuit against the debtor who was in arrears). — Also termed arrearage.

2. An unpaid or overdue debt (the creditor reached an agreement with the debtor on settling the arrears).

3. An unfinished duty (the arrears of work have accumulated). See IN ARREARS.

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