receivership

noun

re·​ceiv·​er·​ship ri-ˈsē-vər-ˌship How to pronounce receivership (audio)
1
: the office or function of a receiver
2
: the state of being in the hands of a receiver

Examples of receivership in a Sentence

Years of financial difficulty eventually placed the company into receivership.
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Receiving a state loan would trigger state receivership, resulting in a far greater loss of local control as the state takes a more direct role in stabilizing the district’s finances and making the cuts needed to balance its budget. — Chaewon Chung august 8, Sacbee.com, 8 Aug. 2026 The sale followed a tumultuous period for the property, which fell into receivership in 2021 and faced high-profile security concerns and financial instability. — Charlotte Observer, 6 Aug. 2026 At the request of Wells Fargo, the lender, Zeppelin Station was placed into receivership in mid-2024. — Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 27 July 2026 Officials then sent a notice in February that the city intended to file for receivership if nuisance conditions weren’t addressed. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for receivership

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of receivership was in the 15th century

Rhymes for receivership

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“Receivership.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/receivership. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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receivership

noun
re·​ceiv·​er·​ship ri-ˈsē-vər-ˌship How to pronounce receivership (audio)
1
: the office or role of a receiver
2
: the state of being in the control of a receiver

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receivership

noun
re·​ceiv·​er·​ship ri-ˈsē-vər-ˌship How to pronounce receivership (audio)
1
: the office or function of a receiver
2
: a proceeding in which a receiver is appointed
3
: the state of being in the hands of a receiver compare bankruptcy

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