receivership
The English word “receivership” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- The office and duties of a receiver.
- The state of being under the control of a receiver.
- A form of trusteeship of bankruptcy administration in which a receiver is appointed to run the company for the benefit of the creditors.
Etymology
From receiver + -ship.
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