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."
Word Game Points
Is GARNISHMENT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, garnishment is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordGARNISHMENT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.
Is GARNISHMENT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, garnishment is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordGARNISHMENT has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.