Etymology

receivership

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Today it means: The office and duties of a receiver. Full definition →

Proto-Germanic *skapjaną ← English receiver
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  1. Englishreceiver
  2. Proto-Germanic*skapjaną
  3. English todayreceivership

From receiver + -ship.

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