Receivership Definition

receivership
noun
  1. the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver; "the business is in receivership"
  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
  3. the office of a receiver

"Receivership" in song lyrics

See how receivership is used in real songs:

  • "la office or receivership"
    AOL — AOL

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