forfeiture

Noun
Synonyms: forfeitsacrifice

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;Synonyms: forfeit
  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”Synonyms: forfeit
  3. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.Synonyms: forfeitsacrifice
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Forfeiture \For"fei*ture\ (?; 135), n. [F. forfeiture, LL. forisfactura.]

1.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. [1913 Webster]

Under pain of foreiture of the said goods.— Hakluyt.[1913 Webster]

2.That which is forfeited; a penalty; a fine or mulct. [1913 Webster]

What should I gain By the exaction of the forfeiture?— Shak.

Syn: Fine; mulct; amercement; penalty. [1913 Webster]

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