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 gift cards were paid for with asset forfeiture funds reserved for crime prevention. — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026 Bomani was originally accused of bank fraud, conspiracy to commit bank fraud, money laundering and fraud, and money laundering forfeiture. — Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 9 Sep. 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for forfeiture

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Trump administration officials in his first term were alleged to have repeatedly violated the Hatch Act with no penalty.

— Alayna Treene, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2026
Forward Brady Tkachuk, Florida’s major offseason acquisition, had one shot on goal and two penalty minutes in his Panthers debut.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

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In an April 30 lawsuit, the residents alleged their homes had sustained unspecified damages from the acoustic vibrations associated with Starship launches.

— Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2026
The accuser is suing the men, the Chi Phi fraternity, the university, an Ithaca bar and others, seeking undisclosed damages.

— Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of damages

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