Synonyms of forfeiture

forfeiture

noun

ˈfȯr-fə-ˌchu̇r 

as in penalty

a sum of money to be paid as a punishment

the forfeiture for early withdrawal of the investment savings will be an amount equal to 10 percent of the investment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• penalty
• fine
• damages
• forfeit
• compensation
• mulct
• reparations
• award
• indemnity
• assessment

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of forfeiture

To enhance competitive balance, the MLBPA suggested allowing revenue-sharing teams to increase their bonus pools and reducing penalties for exceeding spending limits by eliminating draft pick forfeiture. — Dan Freedman, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Edward Hones, an employment attorney and owner of Hones Law Seattle Employment Lawyers, told Fortune the forfeiture provision is essentially a non-compete wearing a different outfit. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 July 2026

The figure includes money recovered through criminal and civil cases, including penalties, settlements, restitution, asset forfeitures and losses alleged in pending cases, according to the task force. — Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 14 July 2026

First, prosecutors could petition the court for forfeiture 30 days after a defendant fails to appear in court. — Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026