Definition of forfeiture Forfeiture
/fɔˈɹfʌʧɚ/ - [forfucher] - for•fei•ture
We found 10 definitions of forfeiture from 4 different sources.
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What does forfeiture mean?
WordNet
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| forfeiture - the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. | ||
| forfeit, sacrifice | ||
| human action, human activity, deed, act a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it; "he signed the deed"; "he kept the title to his car in the glove compartment" | ||
| forfeiture - 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" | ||
| forfeit | ||
| penalty (games) a handicap or disadvantage that is imposed on a competitor (or a team) for an infraction of the rules of the game | ||
| forfeiture - something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty; | ||
| forfeit | ||
| loss the act of losing someone or something; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock" | ||
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Wiktionary 
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- forfeiture (n.)
The act of forfeiting; the loss of some right, privilege, estate, honor, office, or effects, by an offense, crime, breach of condition, or other act. - forfeiture (n.)
That which is forfeited; a penalty; a fine or mulct.
Part of speech
🔤- forfeiture, noun, singular of forfeitures.
