Garnishing the wages of a debtor refers to the practice of:
A) setting aside a portion of a debtor's wages to pay a creditor
B) supplementing the wages of a debtor on welfare
C) illegally increasing a debtor's earning so he can pay a creditor
D) temporarily increasing a debtor's wage so he can pay a creditor
E) none of the other choices are correct

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Garnishing the wages of a debtor involves legally deducting a portion of their income to pay off the creditor to whom they owe a debt. This is often done with court approval and can include taking a portion of the debtor's paycheck before they receive it. It is a common debt collection practice.

Garnishing the Wages of a Debtor Refers to the Practice