receivership

/rɪsˈivɝʃɪp/

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Noun
the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver; "the business is in receivership"
Noun
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
the office of a receiver