forfeiture
Americannoun
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something forfeited
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the act of forfeiting or paying a penalty
Other Word Forms
- reforfeiture noun
Etymology
Origin of forfeiture
1300–50; Middle English forfeiture, forfeture < Old French. See forfeit, -ure
Example Sentences
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The government has also said it will scrap something called "forfeiture".
From BBC • Jan. 27, 2026
Judge Kovner subsequently questioned whether Trump’s order could override any further forfeiture actions against Gentile.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
In her response, Leavitt said the vessel is “currently undergoing a forfeiture process.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 13, 2025
The Justice Department also filed the largest forfeiture action in its history, seizing approximately 127,271 Bitcoin worth around $15 billion at current prices.
From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025
Modern drug forfeiture laws date back to 1970, when Congress passed the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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