garnishee

noun, verb — 2 senses

garnishee

noun

/ɡɑɹnɪˈʃiː/

Etymology From garnish + -ee.

1

Law The person whose money is garnished.

Derived terms
garnisheement
Related terms
garnishor

garnishee

verb

Etymology From garnish + -ee.

1

Law To have (money) set aside by court order (particularly for the payment of alleged debts); to garnish.

  • Her bank account was garnisheed to pay an outstanding tax debt.

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