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Definition of 'Solvency'

The ability of a corporation to meet its long-term fixed expenses and to accomplish long-term expansion and growth.
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The better a company's solvency, the better it is financially. When a company is insolvent, it means that it can no longer operate and is undergoing bankruptcy.

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