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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

garnishment

/ˈɡɑrnɪʃmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does garnishment mean?

noun

A portion of money or property that is taken from someone's wages or bank account to pay a debt. A garnishment is a court order that allows a creditor to take a portion of a debtor's income or assets.

Example

"The court issued a garnishment order to deduct 20% of the debtor's wages to pay off the outstanding loan."

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