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forfeiture

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of forfeiture

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 of forfeiture

damages, fine, forfeit, mulct, penalty
Words Related to forfeiture

reparations

assessment, award, compensation

indemnity

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