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Official Receiver

British

noun

an officer appointed by the Department of Trade and Industry to receive the income and manage the estate of a bankrupt pending the appointment of a trustee in bankruptcy See also receiver

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"We are supporting the Official Receiver so that they are prepared to take the necessary steps should the company enter into compulsory liquidation," a statement said.

From BBC • Aug. 20, 2025

The government said the Official Receiver would continue selling refined products for a number of weeks, giving buyers time to adjust their supply chains.

From BBC • Aug. 2, 2025

The Official Receiver took over the Lindsey Oil Refinery in North East Lincolnshire last month after its owner Prax went into administration, putting 420 jobs at risk.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

Mrs May said the Official Receiver was looking into the issue and could recover the cash if necessary.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2018

It ended at last; and this strange victim of the de Barral failure, whose name would never be known to the Official Receiver, came down to breakfast, impenetrable in her everyday perfection.

From Chance A Tale in Two Parts by Conrad, Joseph

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