indebtedness

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun an obligation to pay money to another party
  2. noun a personal relation in which one is indebted for a service or favor

Etymology

From indebted + -ness.

In classic literature

Synonyms

liability, financial obligation

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