Solvency
noun
The state of being able to pay all your debts.
After years of financial struggle, the company has finally achieved solvency.

Often appears as...
- achieve solvency
- maintain solvency
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Formal
Financial
noun
The ability of a chemical solution to dissolve other substances.
The solvency of this solution makes it ideal for the experiment.

Often appears as...
- solvency of solution
- increase solvency
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Formal
Scientific
noun
The state of being able to pay all your debts.
After years of financial struggle, the company has finally achieved solvency.

Often appears as...
- achieve solvency
- maintain solvency
Usage tips
Formal
Financial
noun
The ability of a chemical solution to dissolve other substances.
The solvency of this solution makes it ideal for the experiment.

Often appears as...
- solvency of solution
- increase solvency
Usage tips
Formal
Scientific
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Business Relevance
Used often in financial or business contexts to discuss a company's health.

The board reviewed the quarterly report to assess the company's solvency.
Positive Connotation
Implies a positive financial status, suggesting reliability and trust.

Given the company's solvency, investors feel confident in its future.
Legal Context
May be used in legal scenarios, especially in bankruptcy proceedings.

The court will evaluate the solvency of the business before approving the restructuring plan.
Business Relevance
Used often in financial or business contexts to discuss a company's health.

The board reviewed the quarterly report to assess the company's solvency.
Positive Connotation
Implies a positive financial status, suggesting reliability and trust.

Given the company's solvency, investors feel confident in its future.
Legal Context
May be used in legal scenarios, especially in bankruptcy proceedings.

The court will evaluate the solvency of the business before approving the restructuring plan.
Business Relevance
Used often in financial or business contexts to discuss a company's health.

The board reviewed the quarterly report to assess the company's solvency.
Positive Connotation
Implies a positive financial status, suggesting reliability and trust.

Given the company's solvency, investors feel confident in its future.
Legal Context
May be used in legal scenarios, especially in bankruptcy proceedings.

The court will evaluate the solvency of the business before approving the restructuring plan.
Quote examples
John Redwood
British Politician
We think it would be safer if the Bank of England had responsibility for solvency regulation of UK-based banks, as well as having an overall duty to keep the system solvent. Otherwise, there could be dangerous delays if a banking crisis did hit.

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Ron Lewis
American Politician
Though Congress continues to explore possible solutions to ensure social security solvency, everyone must take personal responsibility to prepare their own retirement savings accordingly.

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Chuck Hagel
American Politician
I'm not saying my idea is the one and only idea. We should have other ideas, but the president has not laid down a specific plan as to how he's going to get us to solvency. I do that.

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Sarah Ban Breathnach
American Author
For those of us learning the way to financial serenity and solvency, the envelope system teaches prudence, patience, and perseverance. You can only spend what you have.

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Joe Biden
American President
No matter how you cut it, this real debate on personal accounts is about the legitimacy of Social Security; it's not about the solvency of Social Security.

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Mike Rowe
American Celebrity
You've got a lot of very, very smart people standing by waiting for somebody else to do the work. Not a recipe for long-term solvency in my opinion.

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Lisa Madigan
American Public Servant
Hard work, careful planning, and realistic financial advice will be required by many to regain solvency.

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Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
The purpose is clear. It is safety with solvency. The country is entitled to both.

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Logan Pearsall Smith
American Writer
Solvency is entirely a matter of temperament and not of income.

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Ron Williams
American Businessman
For insurance solvency, ongoing plan participation is vital.

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John Redwood
British Politician
We think it would be safer if the Bank of England had responsibility for solvency regulation of UK-based banks, as well as having an overall duty to keep the system solvent. Otherwise, there could be dangerous delays if a banking crisis did hit.

Quote examples
Ron Lewis
American Politician
Though Congress continues to explore possible solutions to ensure social security solvency, everyone must take personal responsibility to prepare their own retirement savings accordingly.

Quote examples
Chuck Hagel
American Politician
I'm not saying my idea is the one and only idea. We should have other ideas, but the president has not laid down a specific plan as to how he's going to get us to solvency. I do that.

Quote examples
Sarah Ban Breathnach
American Author
For those of us learning the way to financial serenity and solvency, the envelope system teaches prudence, patience, and perseverance. You can only spend what you have.

Quote examples
Joe Biden
American President
No matter how you cut it, this real debate on personal accounts is about the legitimacy of Social Security; it's not about the solvency of Social Security.

Quote examples
Mike Rowe
American Celebrity
You've got a lot of very, very smart people standing by waiting for somebody else to do the work. Not a recipe for long-term solvency in my opinion.

Quote examples
Lisa Madigan
American Public Servant
Hard work, careful planning, and realistic financial advice will be required by many to regain solvency.

Quote examples
Dwight D. Eisenhower
American President
The purpose is clear. It is safety with solvency. The country is entitled to both.

Quote examples
Logan Pearsall Smith
American Writer
Solvency is entirely a matter of temperament and not of income.

Quote examples
Ron Williams
American Businessman
For insurance solvency, ongoing plan participation is vital.

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