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 Words From

• re·forfei·ture noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of forfeiture¹

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

Example Sentences

The payments came from forfeitures of slave ships and fines on their owners, with the proceeds divided 50-50 between the government and the litigants.

From Los Angeles Times

Violators can face criminal penalties and fines of up to $34,000, along with the forfeiture of any vessel involved in the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

He said: "The police are going to deal with by way of asset forfeiture in the lower court."

From BBC

The plot engine of “Rebel Ridge” is the law enforcement practice of civil asset forfeiture.

From Los Angeles Times

But the album's current owner has accused Shkreli of retaining digital copies and playing the music for others, breaking the forfeiture order.

From BBC