Definition forfeiture in British English

forfeiture noun

[countable/uncountable] noun

/ˈfɔː(r)fɪtʃə(r)/

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

Reed was sentenced to forfeiture of all benefits.

Synonyms and related words

abatable accrual alienate

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