forfeiture
IPA: fˈɔrfʌtʃɝ
noun
- (law) A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property.
- (law) The loss of forfeit property.
- (law) The property lost as a forfeit.
- Any loss occasioned by one's own actions.
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Examples of "forfeiture" in Sentences
- The result was a forfeiture of the subject invention.
- He never considered forfeiture of the affected games.
- Accepting scrip always carried the risk of forfeiture.
- Additionally, the governor can remit fines and forfeitures.
- Forfeiture laws are covered under of the United States Code.
- The disposition of the revenue from forfeiture is determined by law.
- Ireland was one of the first countries to introduce asset forfeiture.
- According to legends, he punished adultery with the forfeiture of sight.
- The Scottish parliament pronounced a decree of forfeiture and deposition.
- This measure modified some of the restrictions on civil forfeiture of property.