English dictionary

receivership

/r/I/'s/i/v/@/r,/S//I/p/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

noun.state

Examples
The business is in receivership.

Source: WordNet 3.0
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

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
the office of a receiver

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
The state or office of a receiver.

noun

Source: webster1913