Definitions for: Forfeiture


[n] the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
[n] a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"
[n] something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;



Webster (1913) Definition: For"fei*ture (?; 135), n. [F. forfeiture, LL.
forisfactura.]
1. The act of forfeiting; the loss of some right, privilege,
estate, honor, office, or effects, by an offense, crime,
breach of condition, or other act.

Under pain of foreiture of the said goods.
--Hakluyt.

2. That which is forfeited; a penalty; a fine or mulct.

What should I gain By the exaction of the
forfeiture? --Shak.

Syn: Fine; mulct; amercement; penalty.

Synonyms: forfeit, forfeit, sacrifice

See Also: act, human action, human activity, loss, penalty

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