Arrear - Definition - Law Dictionary Home Dictionary Definition arrear

arrear

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1 a : the condition of being behind in one's duties or esp. financial obligations usually used in pl. [in s with the rent]
b : the condition of being due at the end of a term rather than the beginning usually used in pl. [mortgage payments are made in s]
2 : an unpaid and overdue debt usually used in pl. [paying off the s of the previous owners]