Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty: This refers to the process or action of being forced to give up a possession, right, or privilege due to a mistake, fault, or failure to meet an obligation.
   • The thing that is lost or surrendered: This refers to the specific item, right, or sum of money that is taken away as a penalty.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The forfeiture of his driver's license was a consequence of repeated offenses.
  • The contract included a clause detailing the forfeiture of the deposit if the project was delayed.
  • He accepted the forfeiture of his property as part of the legal settlement.

Advanced Usage

• "Civil forfeiture": A legal process where property is seized by the state because it is suspected to be involved in a crime, even without a criminal conviction of the owner.

  • The case involved the civil forfeiture of assets believed to be purchased with illicit funds.

• "Forfeiture of rights": The loss of legal rights or privileges due to a specific action or failure to act.

  • Failure to appear in court may result in the forfeiture of your right to bail.

Variants and Related Words

• Forfeit (verb): To lose or be forced to give up something as a penalty.
  • He had to forfeit the match due to injury.
• Forfeit (noun): The item or right that is lost.
  • The prize money was the forfeit for breaking the rules.
• Forfeitable (adj): Capable of being forfeited.
  • The bond was forfeitable under the terms of the agreement.

Synonyms

• Confiscation: The action of taking someone's property with authority.
• Seizure: The act of taking possession of something, especially by legal authority.
• Loss: The fact or process of losing something.
• Penalty: A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract.

Related Phrases

• At the forfeiture of: At the cost or loss of.
  • He gained power at the forfeiture of his principles.
• Incur a forfeiture: To become subject to a penalty involving loss.
  • By violating the terms, you may incur a forfeiture of your benefits.

Noun

1. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
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. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;