The Ultimate Legal Dictionary
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Garnishment
DEFINITION
A legal process whereby payments towards a debt can be paid directly to the creditor by a third party such as the debtor’s employer. The most common form of garnishment is enforced by the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
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