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How to pronounce forfeiture in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms forfeit, sacrifice
Type of act, deed, human action, human activity
Derivation forfeit
Type Words
Synonyms forfeit
Type of loss
Derivation forfeit
Type Words
Synonyms forfeit
Type of penalty
Derivation forfeit

Examples of forfeiture

forfeiture
The NCAA's sanctions did not include a postseason ban or forfeiture of any wins.
From the stltoday.com
The Los Angeles indictment alleges that this trademark is subject to forfeiture.
From the denverpost.com
Jurors will resume deliberations on that charge, a forfeiture count, on Tuesday.
From the kentucky.com
The total settlement includes forfeiture in that amount plus a $50 million fine.
From the heraldtribune.com
Authorities will decide whether there is cause to seek forfeiture of the money.
From the upi.com
Court documents filed by federal authorities seek the forfeiture of $1.2 billion.
From the abcnews.go.com
The government could seek forfeiture of Bruno's assets to collect up to $280,000.
From the timesunion.com
She agreed to pay a $5,000 forfeiture and about $12,000 in state attorney fees.
From the jsonline.com
The indictment also seeks forfeiture of the $2,200 in alleged extortion payments.
From the orlandosentinel.com
More examples
  • Forfeit: something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;
  • Forfeit: 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"
  • (forfeit) lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property"
  • Forfeiture is the debut EP by post-hardcore band House Vs. Hurricane. It was released through independent record label El Shaddai Records in 2008, receiving positive reviews and airplay across Australia. A music video was released for the title song "Forfeiture".
  • Forfeiture is deprivation or destruction of a right in consequence of the non-performance of some obligation or condition. It can be accidental, and therefore is distinguished from waiver; see waiver and forfeiture.
  • (Forfeit (baseball)) In rare cases, baseball games are forfeited, usually in the event when a team is no longer able to play. ...
  • A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property; The loss of forfeit property; The property lost as a forfeit; Any loss occasioned by one's own actions
  • (forfeit) a penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor; To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance; To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
  • (Forfeitures) The benefits that a participant loses if he or she terminates employment before becoming eligible for full retirement benefits under the plan.