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GARNISHMENT

(noun)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Garnishment.

Garnishment - as a noun

A court order to an employer to withhold all or part of an employee's wages and to send the money to the court or to the person who won a lawsuit against the employee

Example Sentences

"The judge ordered a garnishment of his wages to pay off his debts."
"The company faced a garnishment of their bank accounts following a lawsuit."
"She received a notice of garnishment from the tax department for unpaid taxes."
"The creditor obtained a garnishment order to collect the outstanding debt."
"His paycheck was reduced due to a garnishment for child support."
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Word Game Points

Is GARNISHMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, garnishment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

GARNISHMENT has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is GARNISHMENT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, garnishment is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
GARNISHMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is GARNISHMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, garnishment is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
GARNISHMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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