forfeiture

[ˈfɔːfɪtʃə(r)]

forfeiture Definition

• 1. the loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglecting to fulfill an obligation
• 2. something that is lost or given up as a penalty

Using forfeiture: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "forfeiture" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The company faces forfeiture of its assets if it fails to comply with the regulations.

• Example

  The court ordered the forfeiture of his property as punishment for his crimes.

• Example

  The team suffered a forfeiture of the game due to a violation of the rules.

forfeiture Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for forfeiture

• penalty
• sacrifice
• loss
• confiscation
• seizure

Antonyms for forfeiture

• compensation
• restitution
• redemption

Phrases with forfeiture

• civil forfeiture

  a legal process in which law enforcement can seize property suspected of being involved in criminal activity, even if the owner is not charged with a crime

  Example

  The practice of civil forfeiture has been criticized for violating property rights and disproportionately affecting low-income individuals.

• forfeiture clause

  a provision in a contract that specifies the penalty for failing to meet certain obligations

  Example

  The forfeiture clause in the lease agreement allowed the landlord to keep the security deposit if the tenant failed to pay rent on time.

• automatic forfeiture

  a legal provision that allows property to be seized without a hearing or trial if it is suspected of being involved in criminal activity

  Example

  Some states have automatic forfeiture laws that allow law enforcement to seize property without due process, leading to abuses of power.

Origins of forfeiture

from Middle English 'forfeture', from Old French 'forfaiture', from 'forfait', past participle of 'forfaire', meaning 'to transgress'

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Summary: forfeiture in Brief

The term 'forfeiture' [ˈfɔːfɪtʃə(r)] refers to the loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing or neglecting to fulfill an obligation. It can also refer to something that is lost or given up as a penalty. Examples include the forfeiture of assets for non-compliance with regulations, the forfeiture of property as punishment for crimes, and the forfeiture of a game due to rule violations.