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garnishee

gar·nish·ee [ grni sh ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle gar·nish·eed, present participle gar·nish·ee·ing, 3rd person present singular gar·nish·ees)
Definition:
 
1. confiscate debtor's money: to take the money or property of a debtor by legal authority

2. summons debtor: to serve somebody with a legal summons concerning the taking of wages or property to satisfy a debt



noun  (plural gar·nish·ees)
Definition:
 
summonsed debtor: somebody who is served with a legal summons stating that wages or property may be taken to satisfy a debt

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