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 The gift cards, the office said in a statement, are being funded from asset forfeiture funds. — Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of the boat, digital devices and storage media, including a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phone, should Lang be convicted. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026 The indictment seeks forfeiture from Arnold of three guns and ammunition. — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 In case of prize forfeiture, no further compensation is due to that winner from Sponsor. — August 16, NPR, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for forfeiture

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Not to mention, the Seahawks left plenty of room for growth, whether that’s cleaning up pre-snap penalties or being more explosive as an offense.

— Andrew Destin, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Warriors defense hurt themselves with two unsportsmanlike conduct penalties on the drive.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of penalty

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Any scooter found parked, stored or ridden on campus is subject to fines and impoundment, with enforcement beginning in September after a month-long warning period.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
The schools also voted 15-0 to give commissioner Greg Sankey power to levy stiff penalties (fines potentially worth tens of millions and a half-season suspension for a head coach) upon schools that roster ex-pros bouncing back to college.

— Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of fine

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All told, Trinity Valley must pay Skains just over $10 million intended to cover harm to her mental health and reputation, unpaid wages and benefits, and exemplary damages, according to the verdict.

— Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Sep. 2026
The Tetris Company has won damages from developers making copycat games without a license before.

— Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 5 Sep. 2026

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