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forfeiture

n. C / U
C1 Advanced US //ˈfɔɹfətʃɝ// UK //fˈɔːfeɪtʃɐ// for·fei·ture

n. the loss of property, money, or a right because you broke a rule or a law. It is a type of punishment where you are forced to give something up.

n. the loss of property, rights, or assets as a direct consequence of a breach of legal obligation, neglect of duty, or criminal activity.


SIMPLE

The contract includes a clause for the forfeiture of the deposit.

CONTEXTUAL

Failure to meet the strict project deadlines resulted in the forfeiture of the company's performance bond.

COMPLEX

The court ordered the forfeiture of all assets acquired through the illegal enterprise, ensuring that the defendants could not profit from their criminal activities after serving their sentences.

Synonyms
Usage

Uncountable when referring to the general legal process; countable when referring to a specific instance or penalty.

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