forfeiture
Translation
forfeiture, loss, penalty
Examples
The forfeiture of his property was ordered by the court.
The forfeiture of his property was ordered by the court.
Breach of contract can result in forfeiture of the deposit.
Breach of contract can result in forfeiture of the deposit.
Grammar Patterns
forfeiture of ((sth.)) the loss or giving up of (sth.) as a penalty. The forfeiture of his property was ordered.
Similar Words
Synonyms: confiscation, seizure, loss, penalty; Antonyms: restoration, return
Etymology
From the verb 'forfeit' and the noun-forming suffix '-ure', indicating an action or result.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'forfeit'. It is the act of losing something or the thing that is lost.