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forfeiture

[ˈfɔːfɪtʃə(r)]

forfeiture Definition

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

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.

  • 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.

  • 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.