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Definition of Forfeiture
1. Noun. Something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty.
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"
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
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
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