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receivership

re·cei·vers·hip

US/riˈsivɜrˌʃɪp/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver

  • “the business is in receivership”
2.

a court action that places property under the control of a receiver during litigation so that it can be preserved for the benefit of all

3.

the office of a receiver

Origin

From receiver + -ship.

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