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solvent

/ˈsɔlvənt/ adjective C2
  1. Able to pay all debts as they become due, and having no more liabilities than assets. · Near-synonyms: above water, in the black
  2. Having the power of dissolving; causing solution.
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“Is it possible that Thomson & French are not looked upon as safe and solvent bankers?
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 476 · C1
“Thomson & French are perfectly solvent,” replied Danglars, with an almost mocking smile; “but the word unlimited, in financial affairs, is so extremely vague.”
The Count of Monte Cristo, p. 476 · C1

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