HyperDic: garnishee

English > 2 senses of the word garnishee:
NOUNperson garnisheea wage earner who is served with a garnishment
VERBpossessiongarnishee, garnishtake a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support
English > garnishee: 2 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA wage earner who is served with a garnishment.
Broaderearner, wage earnersomeone who earn wages in return for their labor
English > garnishee: 2 senses > verb 1, possession
MeaningTake a debtor's wages on legal orders, such as for child support.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymgarnish
Broaderimpound, attach, sequester, confiscate, seizeTake temporary possession of as a security, by legal authority

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