[
US
/ˈfɔɹfətʃɝ/
]
[ UK /fˈɔːfeɪtʃɐ/ ]
[ UK /fˈɔːfeɪtʃɐ/ ]
NOUN
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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 - something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
- the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
How To Use forfeiture In A Sentence
- The maximum penalty for running grog into a restricted area is $1000 or six months for a first offence, and $2000 or 12 months for a second, plus forfeiture of the vehicle or aircraft.
- Criminal asset forfeiture is different from a replevin action. The Volokh Conspiracy » New Institute for Justice Report on Asset Forfeiture
- During the whole of that period the same sacrificial rites were observed as on the first day, and they were expressly admonished that the smallest breach of any of the appointed observances would lead to the certain forfeiture of their lives [Le 8: 35]. Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible
- The court can also fine these people and can also ask for a forfeiture order.
- In the fall of 2010, federal and state law-enforcement officials initiated a forfeiture action against the property after a four-year, multiagency investigation. Hosts Liable for Visitors' Drug Use
- Their penalties included forfeiture of the potential remission of sentence otherwise available to them.
- Page 110 such offense by said ordinance; and no amercement, fine, penalty, forfeiture, escheat, bond, or recognizance, accruing or enuring, in whole or in part, to the State of Ordinances and constitution of the state of Alabama: with the constitution of the provisional government and of the Confederate States of America
- As to forfeiture of pay, even when a bad conduct discharge is adjudged, a special court-martial is limited by Article 19 to the adjudgment of forfeiture of two-thirds pay per month for six months. EXECUTIVE ORDER 10214
- Failure to meet repayments leads automatically to forfeiture of the lease.
- The verdict is ‘guilty’ and the only punishment is forfeiture of the right to consider yourself a decent human being.