What does "arrearage" mean?

The condition of being in arrears.

What is a synonym for "arrearage"?

Common synonyms include: arrear, arrears, back debts, back payments, bouncing check, break.

noun

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Noun

1
The condition of being in arrears. countable, uncountable
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."

"“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."

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