Garnishments
/ˈɡɑːrnɪʃmənts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal process by which a creditor collects debts by seizing a debtor's wages or assets.
The court issued garnishments to recover the unpaid debts from the defendant's paycheck.
Forms
- garnishment
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Commentary
Garnishment specifically involves third party withholding of funds, often wages, to satisfy a debt; distinct from direct creditor seizure.
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