garnishment
(gar-nish-ment)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a legal proceeding whereby money or property due a debtor but in the possession of another is applied to the payment of the debt owed to the plaintiff; 2 adornment
Example Sentence
His wage garnishment will continue until the debt is paid off.
Synonyms
court order to collect debt; legal proceeding; adornment; decoration
Antonyms
debt free
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