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forfeiture

British pronunciation/fˈɔːfe‍ɪt‍ʃɐ/
American pronunciation/ˈfɔɹfətʃɝ/

forfeiture

[NOUN]
1

a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

synonyms : forfeit
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forfeiture definition and meaning
2

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

synonyms : forfeit
sacrifice
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3

something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

synonyms : forfeit
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Examples
1Take thy forfeiture.
2If a soldier only goes awol to avoid field exercises or maneuvers, and not to permanently leave the military, that soldier can face a bad-conduct discharge, forfeiture of all pay and allowances, reduction to the lowest rank, and confinement for six months.
3Providence Police Department seized property for forfeiture under Chapter 15, Article 8, of the Providence Code of Ordinances.
4On October 14, 2017, at Elmwood Avenue and Roger Williams Avenue the Providence Police Department seized property for forfeiture under Chapter 15, Article 8 of the Providence Code of Ordinances.
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