forfeiture (Meaning)
forfeiture (n)
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
forfeiture (n.)
The act of forfeiting; the loss of some right, privilege, estate, honor, office, or effects, by an offense, crime, breach of condition, or other act.
That which is forfeited; a penalty; a fine or mulct.
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FAQs About the word forfeiture
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty, a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something, the act of losing or surrender
penalty, damages, fine, compensation, mulct,forfeit, award,reparations, indemnity, assessment
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The athlete faced forfeiture of their medal due to doping violations.
Possession of illegal drugs resulted in the forfeiture of the vehicle.
Failure to pay taxes led to the forfeiture of the property.
Unauthorized access to classified information incurred a forfeiture of security clearance.
