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2 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Garnishment' in a Sentence

"In law, garnishment refers to the legal process of withholding a portion of a person's wages or assets to satisfy a debt or judgment." more

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The judge ordered the garnishment of a portion of the defendant's wages to settle the debt.
The court ordered multiple garnishments on the debtor's wages to settle outstanding debts.

Garnishment

gahr-nish-muhnt
nounIn law, garnishment refers to the legal process of withholding a portion of a person's wages or assets to satisfy a debt or judgment.
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Last Updated On: April 3, 2024
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