Garnishee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɡɑɹnɪˈʃiː/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Garnishee is a noun meaning (law) The person whose money is garnished.
Meaning
(law) The person whose money is garnished.
More Meanings
- (transitive, law) To have (money) set aside by court order (particularly for the payment of alleged debts); to garnish.
Example Sentences
Her bank account was garnisheed to pay an outstanding tax debt.
Word Forms
- garnishees
- garnisheeing
- garnisheed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include garnishment, debtor, capture, seize, attachment, stakeholder.
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