Definition of Arrears

a debt that is overdue; unpaid

Examples of Arrears in a sentence

Because Jill’s credit card payment has been in arrears for three months, the card issuer is suspending her account.  🔊

You should frequently check your credit report to ensure no arrears have been improperly linked to your credit history.  🔊

Since the president of our condo association is in arrears on his dues, he has been asked to resign from the board.  🔊

There is an additional fifteen dollars owed for every day the rental payment remains in arrears.  🔊

When Jim lost his job, most of his credit accounts went into arrears.  🔊

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