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forfeiture

for·fei·ture

UK/ˈfɔːfɪtʃə/ US/ˈfɔɹfɪt͡ʃɚ/ rare

noun

1.

something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;

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2.

a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

  • “the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time”
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3.

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

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Origin

From Middle English forfeture, from Old French forfaiture.

Phrases

  • forfeiture fund

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