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 league determined the Aces violated rules on impermissible player benefits, resulting in the forfeiture of their 2025 first-round draft pick.
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
The same memo said the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team — which included attorneys with cryptocurrency, cybercrime, money laundering and forfeiture backgrounds tasked to investigate and pursue cases of criminal use of digital assets — was disbanded.
—Loreben Tuquero, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
The judge also entered a forfeiture judgment of just over $3 million, court records show.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Additionally, financial loss affects restitution or forfeiture amounts that defendants must pay after serving their sentences.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Anthony De Leon, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2025
The same memo said the National Cryptocurrency Enforcement Team — which included attorneys with cryptocurrency, cybercrime, money laundering and forfeiture backgrounds tasked to investigate and pursue cases of criminal use of digital assets — was disbanded.
—Loreben Tuquero, Austin American Statesman, 9 Apr. 2025
The judge also entered a forfeiture judgment of just over $3 million, court records show.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Additionally, financial loss affects restitution or forfeiture amounts that defendants must pay after serving their sentences.
—Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeiture
Noun
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For all her obvious abilities between the sticks, there is also the conviction to step up and take a penalty herself.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
20 July 2025
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If not, the Cowboys have the right to issue a penalty.—
Justin Grasso,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Noun
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Disrupting a flight or interfering with crew members and attendants can lead to serious consequences, including steep fines and potential jail time.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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This leaves them vulnerable to errors, fines and inefficiencies.—
Jerry Dolinsky,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Forfeiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeiture. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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