### Question
Can you define what garnishment means?


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

> 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**

