C2nounformallawmoney
US/ˈfɔːr.fə.tʃər/
UK/ˈfɔː.fɪ.tʃə/
the loss of money, property or a right, especially as a punishment for breaking a rule or law
In context
Canceling less than a week before the trip means forfeiture of your deposit.
The court ordered the forfeiture of cars and houses bought with stolen money.
Breaking the contract could lead to forfeiture of all unpaid bonuses.
Words that go with forfeiture
noun + preposition
- forfeiture ofLate payment may result in forfeiture of the discount.
noun + noun
- asset forfeitureAsset forfeiture laws let police seize money linked to crime.
- forfeiture orderThe judge issued a forfeiture order for the luxury villa.
- forfeiture proceedingsProsecutors began forfeiture proceedings against the businessman's property.
adjective + noun
- civil forfeitureCritics say civil forfeiture punishes people who were never convicted.