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Vocabulary Entry
garnishee
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A third party in a legal case who is required to hold property or money for the debtor.
Example Sentences
"The garnishee was ordered to withhold a portion of the employee's wages."
"In the lawsuit, the bank acted as the garnishee to protect the funds."
"The court notified the garnishee to ensure compliance with the judgment."
V
verb
To take a portion of someone's wages or assets to pay off a debt, typically through a legal process.
Example Sentences
"The court decided to garnishee the debtor's bank account."
"If I fail to pay my taxes, the government may garnishee my wages."
"The company had to garnishee his salary to satisfy the court order."