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garnishee
[ gahr-ni-shee ]
verb (used with object)
, gar·nish·eed, gar·nish·ee·ing.
- to attach (money or property) by garnishment.
- to serve (a person) with a garnishment.
noun
- a person served with a garnishment.
garnishee
/ ˌɡɑːnɪˈʃiː /
noun
- a person upon whom a garnishment has been served
verb
- to attach (a debt or other property) by garnishment
- to serve (a person) with a garnishment
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Word History and Origins
Origin of garnishee1
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Example Sentences
A question of private ownership not worth a garnishee might set a whole nation afire!
From Project Gutenberg
Payment by the garnishee or execution against him is a complete discharge as against the judgment debtor.
From Project Gutenberg
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