Garnishment: meaning, definitions and examples
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garnishment
[ หษกษrnษชสmษnt ]
legal process
Garnishment is a legal procedure by which a creditor can seek to collect a debt by seizing money directly from a debtor's wages or bank account. This process typically occurs after a court has issued a judgment against the debtor, allowing the creditor to take specific amounts until the debt is satisfied. Garnishment is commonly used for recovering unpaid taxes, child support, or other financial obligations. It can have significant effects on the debtor's financial situation, often causing distress and difficulties in meeting regular expenses.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The court approved the garnishment of his wages.
- She received a notice of garnishment from her credit card company.
- The garnishment process can be initiated after legal judgment.
- They struggled for months due to the wage garnishment.
- His bank account was subject to garnishment due to unpaid loans.
Translations
Translations of the word "garnishment" in other languages:
๐ต๐น penhora
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฟเคฐเคตเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Pfรคndung
๐ฎ๐ฉ penyitaan
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐัะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ zajฤcie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅทฎใๆผใ
๐ซ๐ท saisie
๐ช๐ธ embargo
๐น๐ท haciz
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ฅ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุญุฌุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ exekuce
๐ธ๐ฐ exekรบcia
๐จ๐ณ ๆฃๆผ
๐ธ๐ฎ zaseg
๐ฎ๐ธ friรฐun
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะฐะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ girov
๐ฒ๐ฝ embargo
Etymology
The term 'garnishment' originates from the Middle English word 'garnisshen', which means 'to equip' or 'to supply'. It was adapted from the Old French 'garnir', meaning 'to warn' or 'to furnish'. In the legal context, the concept of garnishment evolved over centuries as a means for creditors to enforce their claims against debtors. The practice of garnishment dates back to medieval times when property rights and obligations were strictly enforced by various legal systems. The term began to take on its modern legal meaning in the 19th century, particularly within the context of personal finance and the collection of debts.