forfeiture
noun
for·fei·ture
ˈfȯr-fə-ˌchu̇r 
-chər,
-ˌt(y)u̇r
1
: the act of forfeiting : the loss of property or money because of a breach of a legal obligation
assets subject to forfeiture
Examples of forfeiture in a Sentence
the forfeiture for early withdrawal of the investment savings will be an amount equal to 10 percent of the investment
Recent Examples on the Web
Under New York election law, candidates who submit false information to the Public Campaign Finance Board, a regulatory body, can face a fine of up to $15,000, forfeiture of any public funds received and referral to law enforcement agencies.
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Bianca Pallaro, New York Times, 11 June 2024
Between the company’s founding and the federal civil forfeiture complaint, the company was involved in at least 15 projects, according to archived copies of its website, including numerous hotels and office buildings in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.
—Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 10 June 2024
Through federal forfeiture laws, prosecutors are seeking just over $1 million from Metcalf, as well as a Chicago property.
—Aleksandra Appleton and Amelia Pak-Harvey, Chalkbeat Indiana, The Indianapolis Star, 4 June 2024
Against this backdrop, the NYPD should be required to tap into its asset forfeiture account to shoulder a significant portion of damage awards arising from wrongful convictions, settlements and trial verdicts, rather than NYC taxpayers.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2024
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Bianca Pallaro, New York Times, 11 June 2024
Between the company’s founding and the federal civil forfeiture complaint, the company was involved in at least 15 projects, according to archived copies of its website, including numerous hotels and office buildings in Florida, Georgia, Virginia, North Carolina and Maryland.
—Ben Wieder and, Miami Herald, 10 June 2024
Through federal forfeiture laws, prosecutors are seeking just over $1 million from Metcalf, as well as a Chicago property.
—Aleksandra Appleton and Amelia Pak-Harvey, Chalkbeat Indiana, The Indianapolis Star, 4 June 2024
Against this backdrop, the NYPD should be required to tap into its asset forfeiture account to shoulder a significant portion of damage awards arising from wrongful convictions, settlements and trial verdicts, rather than NYC taxpayers.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for forfeiture
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“Forfeiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/forfeiture. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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forfeiture
noun
for·fei·ture
ˈfȯr-fə-ˌchu̇(ə)r
-chər
1
: the act of forfeiting
2
: something forfeited : penalty
Legal Definition
forfeiture
noun
for·fei·ture
ˈfȯr-fə-ˌchu̇r
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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