1.  receivership(n = noun.state) - the state of property that is in the hands of a receiver; "the business is in receivership"
is a kind of state
Derived form noun receiver₂

2.  receivership(n = noun.act) - 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;
is a kind of legal proceeding, proceeding, proceedings
Derived form noun receiver₂

3.  receivership(n = noun.act) - the office of a receiver;
is a kind of berth, billet, office, place, position, post, situation, spot
Derived form noun receiver₂

   The state or office of a receiver. [1913 Webster]

receivership, n.
1 the office of official receiver.
2 the state of being dealt with by a receiver ( esp. in receivership).