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insolvent

in·sol·vent [ in sólvənt ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. bankrupt: unable to pay debts

2. of bankruptcy: relating to people or businesses that are bankrupt



noun  (plural in·sol·vents)
Definition:
 
bankrupt person: somebody who is unable to pay any debts


in·sol·ven·cy noun
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