garnishments

Court-ordered pay withholdings

Garnishments are court-ordered withholdings from someone's wages or bank accounts to satisfy a debt.

A creditor who wins a judgment can obtain a garnishment requiring an employer to deduct money from paychecks before the debtor receives them: The IRS garnishments took a quarter of his paycheck.

The singular garnishment also names the legal process itself.

legal

withholding

Keeping from another

levyCompulsory government charge
lienClaim securing debt
creditorOne owed money

debtor · judgment · alimony · attachment · collection · default · exemption · bankruptcy · IRS · garnishee

decorative

trimmings

Extras that complete something

adornmentsDecorative accessories worn or displayed
flourishesProspers or ornamental strokes
accentsRegional speech patterns

ornamentation · embellishments · ribbons · tassels · fringe · beading · embroidery · appliques · lace · sequins

culinary

parsley

Culinary herb for garnishing

chivesMild allium herb
cilantroPungent leafy herb
basilFragrant culinary leaf

dill · mint · microgreens · paprika · croutons · capers · saffron · caviar · nutmeg · cinnamon

garnishments

withholding

trimmings

parsley

garnishments

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