What does “garnishment” mean?

Money taken straight from your pay or bank account to pay a debt. Private creditors usually need a court judgment first.

You may see it in letters from

• Student loan servicer — Student loan company

“garnishment” is a English word used in official letters in the United States. Briefly explains words like this automatically when you check a letter.

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