fundamentals

solvency

The ability of a company or individual to meet long-term financial obligations and debts.

Example

"The bank's solvency was questioned after it disclosed massive losses on bad loans."

💡 Memory Tip

SOLVE-ncy — a solvent company can SOLVE its debt problems. It can pay what it owes.

Etymology

From Latin 'solvere' meaning 'to loosen, pay' — the ability to pay (loosen) debts.

Common Misspellings

solvancysolvencysolvancysolvanse

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