What is another word for Garnishment?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈɑːnɪʃmənt] (IPA) 
Garnishment is a legal process whereby a person's wages or assets are seized to satisfy a debt. There are several synonyms for the word garnishment, including attachment, levy, and seizure. An attachment is an order by a court to seize or take possession of a person's property to satisfy a debt. Levy, on the other hand, refers to the official seizure of property by the government or other legal authority to satisfy a tax debt. Seizure is the act of taking something by force, and is often used to describe the confiscation of property or assets to pay off a debt. Regardless of the term used, garnishment can have serious consequences for the person whose assets or wages are being seized.
