Arrearage

noun

noun ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The condition of being in arrears. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    An item that is in arrears, as periodic payments on a debt or for taxes. countable, uncountable

    "“We’ve had maybe one or two arrearages on a regular basis since 2006 when I got on the board,” said Marc Held, a member until December."

Synonyms

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arreararrearsback debtsback paymentsbouncing checkbreak

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"“We’ve had maybe one or two arrearages on a regular basis since 2006 when I got on the board,” said Marc Held, a member until December."

Etymology

From Middle English arrerage, from Old French arierage (“detriment, legal prejudice”).

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