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forfeiture Definition

for·fei·ture (fôrfə c̸hər)

noun

  1. the act of forfeiting
  2. anything forfeited; penalty or fine

forfeiture Synonyms

forfeiture

n.

forfeiture Finance Definition
The act of giving up the right to the ownership of an asset.
forfeiture Law Definition

n

The loss or compulsory transfer to another, without compensation, of a right or property interest, usually as a penalty.
forfeiture Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • order: There is no power in section 9 to order the forfeiture of horses.
  • seek: Prosecutors are also seeking the forfeiture of $ 80m from the men.

Adjective modifier

  • temporary: In addition, the use of temporary forfeiture could be a very useful option.
  • civil: Perhaps the most obvious of these is civil asset forfeiture.
  • such: It was the first such forfeiture in 129 years of Test cricket.

Modifies a noun

  • clause: My tenancy agreement does not appear to contain a forfeiture clause.
  • proceeding: Cranley issued forfeiture proceedings on the flat for failure to pay money allegedly due.
  • order: A Magistrates ' Court may make a forfeiture order in respect of the seized cash.
  • hearing: The forfeiture hearing took place at Bolton Magistrates Court on 07 November 2005.
  • provision: The cash was seized under the cash forfeiture provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Noun used with modifier

  • asset: Perhaps the most obvious of these is civil asset forfeiture.
  • cash: The cash was seized under the cash forfeiture provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.
  • pension: However it was agreed that the press log relating to a police pension forfeiture case would be attached to the report in future.

Preposition: of

  • lease: Failure to comply with these conditions should result in a forfeiture of lease.
  • vehicle: Permanent or temporary forfeiture of the vehicle would be available.
  • prise: Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in forfeiture of the prize.
  • license: Particulars of any forfeiture of a license or disqualification of premises should also be entered.
  • cash: Magistrates have the power to order the forfeiture of cash seized under POCA without the holder being charged or prosecuted for an offense.
  • pension: Failure to notify could lead to forfeiture of the pension.

Preposition: by

  • re-entry: An alternative means to forfeiture by re-entry is to issue proceedings at court seeking possession on the ground that the tenant is in arrears.

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