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 Feds find dog fighting pit in garage Wilson was charged with the crimes after federal law enforcement officials went through separate civil proceedings to seek the forfeiture of dogs seized at his residence in the 8500 block of Hillcrest Road. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 8 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 The State of New Jersey is seeking the forfeiture of vehicles, electronic devices, and financial documents and has filed a complaint in Hunterdon County Superior Court. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 July 2026 Failure to submit a complete W-9 or equivalent will result in forfeiture of the Prize. — AJC.com, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forfeiture

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Part of ‘The Invincibles’ Baresi was part of the Italy squad that won the 1982 World Cup and captained the team to the 1994 final, which ended in a narrow penalty shootout loss to Brazil, with Baresi among the players who failed to score.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 31 July 2026
Violations give the commissioner broad authority to impose severe penalties, ranging from fines and suspensions to permanent banishment in order to protect the integrity of the league.

— Alejandro Avila OutKick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of penalty

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The city documented violations and a gravel lot on the premises as early as 2022, but does not seem to have issued any fines.

— Zuri Primos July 27, Kansas City Star, 27 July 2026
His defense and the prosecution had agreed to a plea deal that would result in a fine and no probation or jail time, the attorneys said in court.

— Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 26 July 2026

Definition of fine

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Diaz-Campos is seeking monetary damages in excess of $100,000, along with job reinstatement, back pay and lost benefits.

— Chase Jordan July 27, Charlotte Observer, 27 July 2026
Trump is seeking $5 billion in defamation damages and another $5 billion over violations of Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

— Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 July 2026

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