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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 Failure to submit a complete W-9 or equivalent will result in forfeiture of the Prize. — AJC.com, 30 June 2026 Failure to comply with these requirements may result in disqualification and/or forfeiture of the prize, to the extent permitted by law. — Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 He was sentenced to 87 months in prison and ordered to pay almost $374,000 in restitution and over $200,000 in forfeiture. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 3 June 2026 However, with the forfeiture, other, higher-profile personnel transactions might have been possible. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for forfeiture

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Only three players across Europe’s top five domestic leagues racked up more than his 15 assists for Borussia Dortmund last season, while only one player — Inter’s Federico Dimarco — completed more crosses into the opposition penalty area.

— Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
The New Mexico jury, siding with state prosecutors who brought the case, landed on a penalty of $375 million.

— Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

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In the lawsuit, Flagg is asking for injunctive relief, damages, profits and attorneys' fees, arguing Swift's use of the phrase could create consumer confusion and damage the value of her existing brand.

— Liza Esquibias, USA Today, 6 July 2026
According to the complaint, the Barbours are seeking personal injury damages for their physical injuries, and survival and wrongful death damages for Avila's estate.

— Paloma Chavez, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

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