die Zwangsverwaltung
Translation
receivership, compulsory administration, sequestration
Examples
Das Gebäude steht unter Zwangsverwaltung.
The building is in receivership.
Die Zwangsverwaltung wurde vom Gericht angeordnet.
The compulsory administration was ordered by the court.
Grammar Patterns
unter Zwangsverwaltung stehen/sein to be in receivership The building is in receivership.
Similar Words
die Sequestration (sequestration), die Konkursverwaltung (bankruptcy administration)
Etymology
Composed of 'Zwang' (compulsion, force) and 'Verwaltung' (administration). It literally means 'forced administration'.
Memory Tips
Picture a scenario where someone is 'forced' (Zwang) to have their property 'administered' (Verwaltung) by another party, such as a bank taking over a property.