Definitions

1. noun

A person or entity that owes a debt or has assets that can be seized to satisfy a judgment or court order.

“The creditor obtained a court order to garnish the wages of the garnishee, who was struggling to pay back the loan.”

2. verb

To seize or take control of a person’s or entity’s assets or property to satisfy a debt or judgment.

“The court ordered the bank to garnishee the account of the debtor, freezing the funds until the debt was settled.”