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insolvency
What does insolvency mean?
insolvency (noun): the condition of having more debts than assets.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where does insolvency come from?
From insolvent + -cy.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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