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English noun: receivership

1. receivership (state) the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver


SamplesThe business is in receivership.


Broader (hypernym)state

2. receivership (act) 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


Broader (hypernym)legal proceeding, proceeding, proceedings


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law

3. receivership (act) the office of a receiver


Broader (hypernym)berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, spot









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