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Receivership
reh-SEE-ver-ship
/rɪˈsiːvərʃɪp/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Receivership
Dictionary meaning
A situation where a court-appointed person manages a company's assets during insolvency.
Examples
- The retail chain went into receivership after its private equity owner withdrew.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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