21-19-1. Definition of terms.

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As used in this chapter unless the context otherwise plainly requires:

(1)"Absolute exemptions" means property which, under chapters 43-31 and 43-45 , is absolutely exempt from levy;

(2)"Additional exemptions" means additional property which may be claimed as exempt under chapter 43-45 ;

(3)"Claim" means a claim of exemptions as provided in this chapter;

(4)"Claimant" means a debtor or a dependent of debtor making claim of exemptions;

(5)"Court" means the court wherein the action is brought in which action the levy is made;

(6)"Creditor" means a person for whose benefit any such process is used;

(7)"Debtor" means a person on whose property levy has been made;

(8)"Levy" means any garnishment, attachment, or any seizure or levy whatsoever under execution or any other judicial process for the purpose of satisfying or securing the claim or demand of a creditor;

(9)"Officer" means a person making such levy;

(10)"Property" means any property whether real, personal, or mixed.