Solvency

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Definition: Solvency


Solvency

Quick Summary of Solvency


A company’s ability to pay its creditors when funds are due. The opposite of solvency is insolvency.




What is the dictionary definition of Solvency?

Dictionary Definition


  • The possession of assets in excess of liabilities; ability to pay one’s debts.
  • The state of having enough funds or liquid assets to pay all of one’s debts; the state of being solvent.

Full Definition of Solvency


The ability of an individual to pay his or her debts as they mature in the normal and ordinary course of business, or the financial condition of owning property of sufficient value to discharge all of one’s debts.


Examples of Solvency in a sentence


Many countries are facing solvency problems in their social services programs as longevity increases and birthrates fall.
If a business does not have enough liquidity, they may also have an issue with solvency.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Solvency are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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