arrearage
Meaning
- The condition of being in arrears.
- An item that is in arrears, as periodic payments on a debt or for taxes.
Synonyms
outstanding debts
unpaid debts
back money
in arrears
remaining arrears
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English arrerage, from Old French arierage (“detriment, legal prejudice”).
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