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 That includes Texas, where police and prosecutors continue to use forfeiture laws, meaning travelers out of DFW International Airport or Dallas Love Field could face the same risks. Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2025 Following the 2022 raid, the Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a forfeiture motion for almost $150,000, claiming the church and its Bible seminary swindled hundreds of military members out of more than $22 million. Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 14 Sep. 2025 These actions amount to an abdication of our international leadership and a forfeiture of our global influence. Jason Carter, Time, 4 Sep. 2025 An interest that is similar to an option includes, but is not limited to, a warrant, a convertible debt instrument, an instrument other than debt that is convertible into stock, a put, a stock interest subject to risk of forfeiture, and a contract to acquire or sell stock. Carrie Brandon Elliot, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for forfeiture
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Noun
  • The unexpected move left contestants relieved but on edge, knowing that one misstep next week could cost them a double penalty.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Oct. 2025
  • The Red Raiders were given two 15-yard penalties for fan behavior.
    Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • If convicted of bank fraud or making false statements, the penalties could include up to 30 years in prison and $1 million in fines for each count, the DOJ says.
    Deputy News Editor, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Oct. 2025
  • Apple was also hit with a fine in 2021, although the amount was considerably less than Google’s $177 million sanction.
    David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • To date, Jones has not paid any monetary damages to the Sandy Hook families.
    Todd Spangler, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Dixon is seeking $260 million in damages from Perry and his production company, Tyler Perry Studios.
    Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Forfeiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeiture. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.

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