Indebtedness
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈdɛtɪdnəs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Indebtedness is a noun meaning State of owing money; being in debt.
Meaning
State of owing money; being in debt.
More Meanings
- The state of owing something or being under obligation to someone.
- The amount owed.
- All debts totalled.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: debtorship
Laws regarding indebtedness and indenture.
Strong on administrative competence, the ministers as a group were united in their indebtedness to Fleury and in a collective mistrust of any putative successor from the court.
Word Forms
- indebtednesses
Synonyms for indebtedness
Depending on context, synonyms include debtorship, debt, obligation, liability.
Antonyms for indebtedness
Common opposites include asset.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include liability, indebted, dette, debt, receivable, debtor.
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