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

The judge rejected Bennett’s requests for punitive damages and forfeiture of all the compensation Corcoran received during the period of the breaches, which would have amounted to most of his $10 million in earnings. — Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2026

McDonald said the Justice Department is building an asset forfeiture and recovery team to pursue assets allegedly purchased with fraud proceeds, including luxury vehicles and real estate. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

The Eagles have the right to get back at least some of the money due to forfeiture. — Jonathan Jones, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2026

The indictment also includes forfeiture provisions allowing the government to seek assets connected to the torture conspiracy if prosecutors obtain a conviction. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026