| n. | 1. | The state or office of a receiver. |
| Noun | 1. | receivership - the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver; "the business is in receivership" |
| 2. | receivership - 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. | receivership - the office of a receiver |