| 释义 |
in·sol·vent
I. \-vənt\ adjective
Etymology: in- (I) + Latin solvent-, solvens (present participle)
1.
a. : unable or having ceased to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business; specifically : having liabilities in excess of a reasonable market value of assets held — compare bankrupt
b. : insufficient to pay all debts charged against it
< an insolvent estate >
c. : impoverished, deficient
< these morally insolvent teachers >
< insolvent beliefs >
2. : relating to or for the relief of insolvents
< insolvent regulations >
II. noun
: an insolvent debtor |