indebtedness
noun
in·debt·ed·ness
in-ˈde-təd-nəs 
1
: the condition of being indebted
2
: something (such as an amount of money) that is owed
Examples of indebtedness in a Sentence
his total indebtedness exceeded a year's income
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Section 61 generally defines gross income quite broadly, including income from the discharge of indebtedness.
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Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Upon completion of the transaction, Aeffe would be released from its indebtedness and would also be substantially devoid of assets.
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Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
That’s because one way a district can qualify for financial hardship is to have bond indebtedness of at least 60% of the total bonding capacity.
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Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
If passed, school districts would have to include payments of bonds, indebtedness and contracts.
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Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
Upon completion of the transaction, Aeffe would be released from its indebtedness and would also be substantially devoid of assets.
—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
19 May 2026
That’s because one way a district can qualify for financial hardship is to have bond indebtedness of at least 60% of the total bonding capacity.
—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
If passed, school districts would have to include payments of bonds, indebtedness and contracts.
—
Jack Harvel,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for indebtedness
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“Indebtedness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indebtedness. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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