Definition of Forfeiture

1. Noun. Something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty.

Exact synonyms: Forfeit
Generic synonyms: Loss
Derivative terms: Forfeit, Forfeit

2. Noun. A penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something. "The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"
Exact synonyms: Forfeit
Generic synonyms: Penalty
Derivative terms: Forfeit, Forfeit

3. Noun. The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc..
Exact synonyms: Forfeit, Sacrifice
Generic synonyms: Act, Deed, Human Action, Human Activity
Derivative terms: Forfeit, Forfeit, Sacrifice

Definition of Forfeiture

1. 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.

Definition of Forfeiture

1. Noun. (legal) A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property. ¹

2. Noun. (legal) The loss of forfeit property. ¹

3. Noun. (legal) The property lost as a forfeit. ¹

4. Noun. Any loss occasioned by one's own actions. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Forfeiture

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Forfeiture

forfairn
forfairs
forfalture
forfaltures
forfare
forfault
forfaults
forfeit
forfeitability
forfeitable
forfeited
forfeiter
forfeiters
forfeiting
forfeits
forfeiture (current term)
forfeiture fund
forfeiture funds
forfeitures
forfend
forfended
forfending
forfends
forfered
forfete
forfeted
forfetes
forfeting
forfex
forfexes

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