Wage Garnishment
/ˈweɪdʒ ˈɡɑrnɪʃmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal process by which a portion of a person's earnings is withheld by their employer for payment of a debt as mandated by a court order.
The bank obtained a wage garnishment to recover the outstanding loan.
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Commentary
Wage garnishment is governed by statutory limits on the amount garnished and typically requires a court order; drafters should specify the source, amount, and duration clearly.
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