Arrearages

/əˈrɪrɪdʒɪz/ noun

Definition

Plural of arrearage; multiple instances or accumulated amounts of unpaid debts or overdue payments.

Etymology

The plural form of 'arrearage,' maintaining the collective noun sense but allowing reference to multiple categories or instances of accumulated debt.

Kelly Says

Colonial American records show how 'arrearages' of rent and taxes became major sources of conflict between landlords and tenants, ultimately contributing to the tensions that led to revolution!

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