### Question
How is the term garnishment defined?


### Answer
The term **garnishment** is defined in *15 U.S.C. § 1672* as the following:

> any legal or equitable procedure through which the earnings of any individual are required to be withheld for payment of any debt

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 1672*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-CONSUMER CREDIT PROTECTION > SUBCHAPTER II-RESTRICTIONS ON GARNISHMENT**

