[in.sol.vent] adj (1591) 1 a (1): unable to pay debts as they fall due in the usual course of business (2): having liabilities in excess of a reasonable market value of assets held b: insufficient to pay all debts "an ~ estate" c: not up to a normal standard or complement: impoverished
2: relating to or for the relief of insolvents -- in.sol.ven.cy n -- insolvent n