forfeiture

noun

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

Roots

faciofeit- · Latin · make, do

Synonyms for forfeiture

forfeitv distraintn amercementn escheatn escheatmentn damagesn spoliationn

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Where does forfeiture come from?

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