Garnisheeing

/ˌɡɑːrnɪˈʃiːɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The present participle of 'garnishee,' referring to the legal process of serving notice to seize wages or property to satisfy a debt.

Etymology

From 'garnishee,' which is 'garnish' (Old French 'garnir') plus the suffix '-ee' indicating the person receiving the action, with '-ing' forming the gerund.

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'Garnisheeing' is a legal term so specific that most people have never used or heard it, yet it affects millions when creditors go after unpaid debts!

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