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Forfeiture Definition & Meaning

forfeiture
noun
  1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
  2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"
  3. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

"Forfeiture" in song lyrics

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  • "court file no. federal forfeiture"
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  • "us attorney mn federal court forms forfeiture"
    AOL — AOL
  • "doj forfeiture"
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Usage tips for "forfeiture"

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Frequently asked questions

What does forfeiture mean?
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty; a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time" the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
What part of speech is forfeiture?
Forfeiture is a noun.
How many definitions does forfeiture have?
Forfeiture has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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