official receiver
Definition
Independent, impartial party appointed by a bankruptcy court as an interim receiver and manager of the property to which debt is charged. He or she presides over the creditors' meetings in examination of the property in receivership and often, when winding-up order is issued by the court, serves as a provisional liquidator.
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