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15 U.S.C. § 1672

Title 15 Chapter 41 Current through PL 116-220 ~1 min read Last updated: March 30, 2026 View on OLRC →
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§ 1672. Definitions

For the purposes of this subchapter:

  • (a) The term “earnings” means compensation paid or payable for personal services, whether denominated as wages, salary, commission, bonus, or otherwise, and includes periodic payments pursuant to a pension or retirement program.
  • (b) The term “disposable earnings” means that part of the earnings of any individual remaining after the deduction from those earnings of any amounts required by law to be withheld.
  • (c) The term “garnishment” means any legal or equitable procedure through which the earnings of any individual are required to be withheld for payment of any debt.

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