Definition of Arrears

Babylon English
arrears
n. overdue payments, unpaid debts

arrear
n. condition of being behind or delayed, condition of having an uncompleted duty

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Arrears Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries

WordNet 2.0
arrears

Noun
1. the state of being behind in payments; "an account in arrears"
(hypernym) indebtedness, liability, financial obligation
2. an unpaid overdue debt
(hypernym) debt

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arrears



 in arrears 

Concise English-Irish Dictionary v. 1.1
arrears
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The 'Lectric Law Library
Arrears
A debt that is not paid on the due date accumulates as 'arrears'. E.g., if a tenant doesn't pay rent, the debt still exists and is referred to as 'arrears'. Also used to describe child or spousal maintenance or support which is not paid by the due date.

Duhaime.org Legal Dictionary
Arrears
A debt that is not paid on the due date adds up and accumulates as 'arrears'. - (read more on Arrears)
  

Canadian Insolvency Dictionary
Arrears
The amount of money by which a contract or obligation is in default.


Arrears Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries

Leasing
Arrears
Payments made at the end of the period.


Arrears Definition from Encyclopedia Dictionaries & Glossaries

Wikipedia English - The Free Encyclopedia
Arrears
Arrears, or arrearages is a legal term for a type of debt which is overdue after missing an expected payment. Arrears accrue from the date on the first missed payment was due. The term is often used to describe being late with rentroyalties (or other contractual payments), child support, or other legal financial obligation.

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