receivership

Meaning

Noun

  • The office and duties of a receiver.
  • The state of being under the control of a receiver.
  • A form trusteeship of bankruptcy administration in which a receiver is appointed to run the company for the benefit of the creditors.

Origin

Modern English dictionary

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