indebtedness

[ in-det-id-nis ]

/ ɪnˈdɛt ɪd nɪs /

the state of being indebted.

an amount owed.

debts collectively.

Origin of indebtedness

First recorded in 1640–50; indebted + -ness

o·ver·in·debt·ed·ness, noun

And we will enslave our children to a hopeless future of indebtedness.

America: Let Romney and Ryan Fix the Country |Mark McKinnon |August 15, 2012 |DAILY BEAST
"It is a pity we do not consider our indebtedness to our neighbors all over the world oftener," commented Mr. Tolman.

Steve and the Steam Engine |Sara Ware Bassett
The indebtedness to the earlier revenge plays extends to details of the stage presentation.

Tragedy |Ashley H. Thorndike
She remembered Ellis's acknowledgment of indebtedness, the suggestion of partnership, and the compliment pleased her.

The Barrier |Allen French

And our little friend here––can she still remain an alien, now that she has some knowledge of her indebtedness to the Church?

Carmen Ariza |Charles Francis Stocking
In the seventh Book of his confessions he has acknowledged his indebtedness to the reading of Neoplatonic writings.

History of Dogma, Volume 1 (of 7) |Adolph Harnack

indebtedness

/ (ɪnˈdɛtɪdnɪs) /

the state of being indebted

the total of a person's debts