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forfeiture
FAW-fiht-shuh
Forfeiture (noun) means the act of losing property or a right as a legal penalty. Example: “The court ordered the forfeiture of the smuggled goods.”
noun
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The act of losing property or a right as a legal penalty.
"The court ordered the forfeiture of the smuggled goods."
"Missing the deadline resulted in forfeiture of his claim."
How to use forfeiture
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe legal or formal loss of property, money, or rights as a punishment.
Common pairings
asset forfeiture
forfeiture of property
order of forfeiture
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Word forms
- Plural
- forfeitures
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Etymology
From Old French forfaiture, related to forfeit.
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What does “forfeiture” mean?
The word “forfeiture” means the act of losing property or a right as a legal penalty. In plain terms, the legal or formal loss of property, money, or rights as a punishment.
How do you pronounce “forfeiture”?
“Forfeiture” is pronounced FAW-fiht-shuh (/ˈfɔɹfɪt͡ʃɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “forfeiture” in a sentence?
Here is “forfeiture” used in a sentence: “The court ordered the forfeiture of the smuggled goods.”
What part of speech is “forfeiture”?
“Forfeiture” is a noun.
Where does the word “forfeiture” come from?
The word “forfeiture” comes from Old French. From Old French forfaiture, related to forfeit.
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