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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. wordnet
3. 3
   The loss of forfeit property. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something wordnet
5. 5
   The property lost as a forfeit. countable, uncountable

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6. 6
   something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty wordnet
7. 7
   Any loss occasioned by one's own actions. countable, uncountable

   "We conclude that the government has forfeited any claim of forfeiture, so we proceed to consider the merits."

Synonyms

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forfeitamercementbereavementcostdamagedamages

Example

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"Forfeiture of your assets is the last thing you should be worried about."

Etymology

From Middle English forfeture, from Old French forfaiture.

Related phrases

forfeiture fund

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