Definition forfeiture in American English

forfeiture noun

[countable/uncountable] noun

/ˈfɔrfɪtʃər/

the loss of a right, a benefit, or something that you own because you have failed to do something or have done something wrong

Example

They risked forfeiture if they were late with the payment.

Synonyms and related words

abatable accrual alienate

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