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Garnishment at Legal Glossary

What is it? A court-ordered process that takes property from a person to satisfy a debt. For example, a person who owes money to a creditor may have her wages garnished if she loses a lawsuit filed by the creditor. Up to 25% of a persons wages can be deducted.

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