Forfeiture Definition

fôrfĭ-cho͝or, -chər
forfeitures
noun
forfeitures
The act of forfeiting.
Webster's New World
The act of surrendering something as a forfeit.
American Heritage
Anything forfeited; penalty or fine.
Webster's New World
A loss of property to penalize a failure to act in accordance with a legal requirement.
American Heritage
The loss or compulsory transfer to another, without compensation, of a right or property interest, usually as a penalty.
Webster's New World Law

Other Word Forms of Forfeiture

Noun

Singular:
forfeiture
Plural:
forfeitures

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