Meaning of the word insolvency in English

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insolvency

US /ɪnˈsɑːl.vən.si/
UK /ɪnˈsɒl.vən.si/
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Noun

the state of being unable to pay one's debts

Example:
The company was forced into insolvency after several months of poor sales.
The bank is monitoring the firm's insolvency risk closely.
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