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receivership

Receivership (noun) means the office and duties of a receiver.

noun
1
The office and duties of a receiver.
2
The state of being under the control of a receiver.
3
A form of trusteeship of bankruptcy administration in which a receiver is appointed to run the company for the benefit of the creditors.
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What is the meaning of receivership?

"receivership" (noun) means the office and duties of a receiver.

What are the different meanings of receivership?

"receivership" has 3 main meanings: 1. The office and duties of a receiver; 2. The state of being under the control of a receiver; 3. A form of trusteeship of bankruptcy administration in which a receiver is appointed to run the company for the benefit of the creditors.

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