ARREARS, or Arrearages,the Remains of an Account; or a Sum of Money remaining in the Hands of an Accountant. See ACCOUNT and ACCOUNTANT.
The Word is also used more generally for a Remainder of Rents, or Monies unpaid at the due Time; whether they be Rents of a Manor, or any other Thing reserved.
The Word is derived from the French Arriérages, which is formed from arrière, and that again from retro, behind.
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