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   forfeiture

   /ˈfɔːfɪtʃə/

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   • 1. the loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing: "magistrates ordered the forfeiture of his computer"

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   What does 'forfeiture' mean?

   • FORFEITURE meaning: 1. the loss of rights, property, or money, especially as a result of breaking a legal agreement…. Learn more.

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   What does forfeit mean in English?

   • an act of forfeiting. something that is forfeited; fine; mulct. 1300–50; Middle English forfeiture, forfeture < Old French. See forfeit, -ure The agreement also calls for increased discipline for those who violate the guidance, which could include unpaid suspensions or forfeiture of salary for those who are forced to miss time.

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   What is the plural form of 'forfeiture'?

   • The act of forcefully dispossessing or depriving someone of something, usually in plural form 'damages' (forfeitures), is the definition of forfeiture. Find more words! The opposite of forfeiture is recovery or retention.

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   What is the difference between a fine and a forfeiture?

   • The terms ‘fine’ and ‘forfeiture’ are often used interchangeably, but when a distinction is made, a ‘fine’ is a pecuniary penalty, while ‘forfeiture’ is a specific type of penalty. A fine is commonly collected through a lawsuit in some form.

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   Forfeiture is the loss of rights, property, or money, especially as a result of breaking a legal agreement. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and examples of forfeiture in English and Business English.

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     FORFEITURE meaning: 1. the loss of rights, property, or...

   • Znaczenie Forfeiture, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     FORFEITURE definicja: 1. the loss of rights, property, or...

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     FORFEITURE translate: （尤指因違反法律協定造成的）喪失，沒收. Learn more in the...

   • Forfeiture in Simplified Chinese

     FORFEITURE translate: （尤指因违反法律协议造成的）丧失，没收. Learn more in the...

   • Forged

     FORGED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

   • Outstanding

     OUTSTANDING definition: 1. clearly very much better than...

   • Conspiracy

     CONSPIRACY definition: 1. the activity of secretly planning...

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   1. : the loss of a right, money, or especially property because of one's criminal act, default, or failure or neglect to perform a duty compare waiver. 2. : something (as money or property) that is forfeited as a penalty.

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   Forfeiture is the loss of rights, property, or money, especially as a result of breaking a legal agreement. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and examples of forfeiture in English and Business English.

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   noun. 1. an act of forfeiting. 2. something that is forfeited; fine; mulct.

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   Forfeiture definition: an act of forfeiting. . See examples of FORFEITURE used in a sentence.

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   Forfeiture is having to give something up, usually as a punishment. If kindergartners yell and run around instead of sitting quietly at their desks, it might result in a forfeiture of recess that day. When you forfeit something, you lose or relinquish it as a penalty for doing something wrong.

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   noun. /ˈfɔːfɪtʃə (r)/ /ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər/ [uncountable, countable] (law) the act of giving something up as a consequence of something that you have done. the forfeiture of property. Failure to meet repayments leads automatically to forfeiture of the lease. Take your English to the next level.