Arrearage
the state or condition of being in arrears.
often, arrearages. arrears; amount or amounts overdue.
archaic. a thing or part kept in reserve.
historical examples
resolved, that the landlord of the club room whistle for the arrearage of rent.
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n.
“unpaid debt,” early 14c., from old french arierage “detriment, prejudice (in a legal sense)” (modern french arrérage), from arere “behind;” see arrears.
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