Definition of garnishee
(Entry 1 of 2)
: a person who is served with a legal process of garnishment
garnishee
verb
garnisheed; garnisheeing
Definition of garnishee (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: to serve with a garnishment
2
: to take (something, such as a debtor's wages) by legal authority
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The first known use of garnishee was in 1627
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