garnishment
noun/ˈɡɑrnɪʃmənt/
Frequency rank: #19,571 most common English word
Meaning
a legal process by which a creditor takes a portion of a debtor's wages or bank funds to satisfy a debt.
Example sentence
The court ordered garnishment of his wages to repay the debt he owed.
Synonyms & related words
- seizure
- withholding
- attachment
- levy
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