Thesaurus results for FORFEITURE

forfeiture

noun

ˈfȯr-fə-ˌchu̇r

Definition of forfeiture

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

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Recent Examples of forfeiture The charges also carry potential fines, restitution and forfeiture. — Jeff Quackenbush, Mercury News, 3 Sep. 2026 Leonard faces the comparatively lesser punishment of a $700,000 fine, with no contractual forfeiture or suspension. — Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Sep. 2026 Prosecutors also are seeking forfeiture of more than $50 million in cash seized from various accounts related to Ahmed, as well as two Rolls-Royces, a Lamborghini, a Mercedes and three luxury properties in Houston. — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of the boat, digital devices and storage media, including a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phone, should Lang be convicted. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forfeiture

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The Future of Football The NFL has introduced stricter concussion protocols, penalties for high-risk tackles, as well as better gear and cutting full-contact practice to once a week.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
The ordinance, which passed in a 4-3 vote, tightens rules for how personal electric vehicles can be operated, including where they can be ridden, speed restrictions, equipment requirements and penalties for violations.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of penalty

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Operators could now face fines of up to $50,000 per violation.

— Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
In any case, a violation is still a violation, so the company earned its fine and was given six months to ensure its data processing practices comply with the GDPR.

— Alan Henry, PC Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of fine

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According to the filing, the landlord is seeking to take back the space and may pursue additional damages, CBJ reported.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Gomez said the school board hired a consultant on a $50,000 contract to assess damages but hasn’t received a report yet.

— Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026

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