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Garnish vs. Garnishee

Garnish

/ˈɡɑːnɪʃ/
To add a decorative or flavorful element to food or drink

Examples:

She garnished her dish with fresh parsley leaves.The cake was garnished with chocolate shavings and berries.Bartenders often garnish cocktails with a slice of lime.

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Garnishee

A person or institution, like a bank, that has to withhold money from someone who owes a debt, following a legal order.

Examples:

The court ordered the bank to garnishee his wages.All parties must adhere to the garnishee notice regulations.A debtor can appeal the decision to garnishee funds from an account.

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Ways to tell them apart:

etymology
  • Garnish is a decorative addition to food, think garnish adds to your dish visually.
  • Garnishee is a legal term; remember it relates to financial matters and not to food.
  • Garnishee involves a third party holding onto financial assets, consider its complexity compared to a simple garnish.
  • Garnish can be as simple as a sprig of parsley, but garnishee involves court orders.
  • Garnish is about what you eat, while garnishee deals with what you owe.
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