arrear

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"My arrear just stems from a time when I was court-ordered to pay child support and back child support on an NBA salary," he said in an interview with NBC News.

From Salon • May 30, 2024

Every feeling was offended; and the forbearance of her outward submission left a heavy arrear due of secret severity in her reflections on the unmanageable goodwill of Mr. Weston’s temper.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

As the landlord cannot induce any bailiffs to cross the threshold, the tenant who is, notwithstanding their ghastly condition, quite cheerful on the premises, is several quarters in arrear with his rent.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 93, Nov. 11, 1887 by Various

When I have health I will bring up the long arrear of letters I owe you.

From Letters of John Keats to His Family and Friends by Keats, John

The crews of the packets were paid only once in six months, and, as a check upon their conduct, six months' pay was always kept in arrear.

From The History of the Post Office From Its Establishment Down to 1836 by Joyce, Herbert