garnishment
noun
gar·nish·ment
ˈgär-nish-mənt 
Examples of garnishment in a Sentence
a high-end caterer whose dishes feature an array of over-the-top garnishments
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This means consequences like wage garnishment and tax refund seizures could kick in for the first time since 2019 for those who can't get back on track.
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The criminal investigation into Sessler started after a Legal Aid lawyer questioned the authenticity of garnishment documents.
—Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Prosecutors said Sessler's scheme involved filing false garnishment papers against two of his low income tenants.
—Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Zoom in: The bureau's website helps users navigate child support enforcement, paying debts and wage garnishment.
—April Rubin, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
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Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
The criminal investigation into Sessler started after a Legal Aid lawyer questioned the authenticity of garnishment documents.
—Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Prosecutors said Sessler's scheme involved filing false garnishment papers against two of his low income tenants.
—Cary Spivak, Journal Sentinel, 1 May 2024
Zoom in: The bureau's website helps users navigate child support enforcement, paying debts and wage garnishment.
—April Rubin, Axios, 3 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for garnishment
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“Garnishment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garnishment. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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garnishment
noun
gar·nish·ment
ˈgär-nish-mənt
: a remedial device used by a creditor to have property of the debtor or money owed to the debtor that is in the possession of a third party attached to pay the debt to the creditor
specifically
: attachment of the debtor's wages to satisfy a judgment compare wage assignment at assignment
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