Insolvent, a

& s. [Pref. in- (2), and English solvent (q. v.).] A. As adjective : 1. Not solvent; not having sufficient money or estate to pay all debts or to discharge all liabilities, 2. Insufficient to discharge all the liabilities of the owner. 3. Pertaining or relating to insolvent persons; as, an insolvent act. B. As subst.: A debtor who is unable to pay all his debts.