Insolvent

usgb/ɪnˈsɑːlvənt/
adjective

Not having enough money to pay debts.

The company is insolvent and has filed for bankruptcy.
Visual representation of "insolvent" - Not having enough money to pay debts.

Often appears as...

  • declare insolvent
  • insolvent estate

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Financial Crisis

Used when a company legally can't pay what they owe and faces legal consequences.

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The clothing retailer became insolvent after poor holiday sales.
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Debt-Related Collapse

Describes when debts massively exceed assets, often leading to bankruptcy proceedings.

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Due to massive debts, the tech startup quickly slid into insolvency.
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Legal Consequence

Implies legal action or intervention when one cannot settle debts.

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The insolvent company faced a court order to liquidate its assets.
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