forfeiture

[fawr-fi-cher]

noun

1. an act of forfeiting.

2. something that is forfeited; fine; mulct.

forfeiture

/ ˈfɔːfɪtʃə /

noun

1. something forfeited

2. the act of forfeiting or paying a penalty

Other Word Forms

• reforfeiture noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of forfeiture¹

1300–50; Middle English forfeiture, forfeture < Old French. See forfeit, -ure

Example Sentences

The cash came from tax evasion and money laundering, the force said, which obtained account freezing and forfeiture orders under the Proceeds of Crime Act.

From BBC

With the Proteas recommencing their first innings on the fifth day Cronje - prompted by a bookie named Marlon Aronstam - contrived an unprecedented innings forfeiture for both sides to ensure a result.

From BBC

But in an 11-1 loss to the San Diego Padres, they took the act of de facto forfeiture to levels even they hadn’t previously pioneered.

From Los Angeles Times

The league determined the Aces violated rules on impermissible player benefits, resulting in the forfeiture of their 2025 first-round draft pick.

From Los Angeles Times

"The same types of questions were being asked in terms of whether there would be a forfeiture of Canadian sovereignty, economic sovereignty, economic independence," she said.

From BBC