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insolvency law

insolvency law. A statute that provides relief to a debtor who lacks the means to pay creditors. • The term is sometimes used interchangeably with bankruptcy law because legislative drafting may not produce a bright-line distinction. — Also termed insolvent law. Cf. BANKRUPTCY LAW(2).

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insolvency

insolvency, n. 1. The condition of being unable to pay debts as they fall due or in the usual course of business. 2. The inability to pay debts as they mature. — Also termed failure to meet obligations; failing circumstances. See BANKRUPTCY(2). Cf. SOLVENCY. balance-sheet insolvency. Insolvency created when the debtor’s liabilities exceed its assets.

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