debt
/ˈdɛt/ noun B1- An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another.
- The state or condition of owing something to another. · I am in your debt.· We owe them a debt of gratitude for taking care of our pets.
- Money that one person or entity owes or is required to pay to another, generally as a result of a loan or other financial transaction.
- An action at law to recover a certain specified sum of money alleged to be due
Plural debts
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“In that case he must either have paid his debts——”
I know the world is a drawing-room, from which we must retire politely and honestly; that is, with a bow, and our debts of honor paid.”
“Yes, yes, Edmond, that is true, but you forgot at that time a little debt to our neighbor, Caderousse.
We live very quietly, sir, the three of us; and we keep a roof over our heads and pay our debts, if we do nothing more.
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