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insolvency

/ɪnˈsɒlvənsi/

Insolvency is the state of being unable to pay your debts when they are due. It often happens when a person or business has more liabilities than assets.

例文

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1

The small family business had to close down due to insolvency.

The small family business had to close down because they could not pay their debts.

2

The court was notified of the corporation's insolvency yesterday morning.

The court was officially told that the corporation could not pay its debts yesterday morning.

3

I think their tech startup is heading straight for insolvency.

I believe their new technology company is going to run out of money to pay debts.

語族

名詞
insolvency
副詞
insolvently
形容詞
insolvent
関連
insolvent
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覚え方のコツ

Think of 'In-' (not) + 'Solvent' (a liquid that dissolves things). If you are insolvent, you can no longer 'dissolve' or clear your debts.

クイックテスト

The company filed for _______ after it could no longer pay its monthly bills.

正解!

正解は: a

例文

1

The small family business had to close down due to insolvency.

everyday

The small family business had to close down because they could not pay their debts.

2

The court was notified of the corporation's insolvency yesterday morning.

formal

The court was officially told that the corporation could not pay its debts yesterday morning.

3

I think their tech startup is heading straight for insolvency.

informal

I believe their new technology company is going to run out of money to pay debts.

4

Macroeconomic factors are the primary drivers of corporate insolvency in this region.

academic

Large-scale economic issues are the main reasons why companies cannot pay debts in this area.

5

Our legal team is reviewing the insolvency risks associated with the merger.

business

Our lawyers are looking at the risks of being unable to pay debts related to joining the two companies.

語族

名詞
insolvency
副詞
insolvently
形容詞
insolvent
関連
insolvent

よく使う組み合わせ

corporate insolvency when a company cannot pay its debts
face insolvency to be in a position where you might run out of money for debts
insolvency proceedings legal steps taken when someone cannot pay debts
technical insolvency a balance sheet state where liabilities exceed assets
insolvency practitioner a person licensed to handle insolvent companies

よく使うフレーズ

insolvency law

the set of rules governing people who cannot pay debts

state of insolvency

the condition of being unable to pay what is owed

declaration of insolvency

an official announcement that debts cannot be paid

よく混同される語

insolvency vs bankruptcy

Insolvency is the financial state of being unable to pay; bankruptcy is the specific legal process to deal with that state.

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使い方のコツ

The word is primarily used in legal and financial contexts. It is more formal and technical than the word 'bankruptcy'.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'insolvency' as a verb, but it is only a noun. Also, they may use it interchangeably with 'poverty', but insolvency specifically refers to the inability to meet debt obligations.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'In-' (not) + 'Solvent' (a liquid that dissolves things). If you are insolvent, you can no longer 'dissolve' or clear your debts.

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語源

From the Latin 'in-' (not) and 'solvere' (to loosen or pay).

文法パターン

uncountable noun can be followed by 'proceedings' or 'risk' plural form is 'insolvencies'
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文化的な背景

In many Western legal systems, declaring insolvency provides a structured way for creditors to be paid at least a portion of what they are owed.

クイックテスト

The company filed for _______ after it could no longer pay its monthly bills.

正解!

正解は: a

lawの関連語

liberty

A1

Liberty is the state of being free within society from control or oppressive restrictions. it is the right and power to believe, act, and express oneself as one chooses.

equality

A1

Equality is the state of being the same, especially in having the same rights, status, and opportunities. It means that every person is treated fairly and has the same chances in life regardless of their background.

harassment

A1

Harassment is behavior that is not wanted and makes someone feel unhappy, scared, or uncomfortable. It usually happens many times and can include mean words, physical actions, or messages online.

libel

A1

Libel is a written statement that is false and damages a person's reputation. It refers to lies that are published in books, newspapers, or online that make people think badly of someone.

slander

A1

Slander is a false spoken statement that is intended to damage someone's reputation. It is a legal term for defamation that occurs through speech rather than in writing.

due process

A1

Due process is the legal requirement that the state must respect all legal rights that are owed to a person. It ensures that laws are applied fairly and that every person has a chance to tell their side of the story before a decision is made.

burden of proof

A1

The responsibility to provide facts or evidence to show that a statement is true. In a court or an argument, the person making a claim must prove it to others.

reasonable doubt

A1

A legal standard that means a jury must be very sure a person is guilty of a crime. If there is a logical reason to think the person might be innocent, the jury has a reasonable doubt.

double jeopardy

A1

Double jeopardy is a legal rule that stops a person from being tried twice for the same crime. After a court makes a final decision, the government cannot take the person to court again for that specific act.

habeas corpus

A1

A legal principle or court order that requires a person under arrest to be brought before a judge or into court. This ensures that a prisoner can be released if there is no legal reason to keep them in jail.

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