receivership
(noun)
noun
1. the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver
- the business is in receivership
Definition categories: state
2. 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
Definition categories: act, proceeding, proceedings
3. the office of a receiver
Definition categories: act, berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, spot