Forfeiture

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər/

Definitions of forfeiture

noun something that is forfeited; a penalty or fine

Example Sentences

A1 If you break the rules, you may face forfeiture of your prize.

A2 The company has a policy of forfeiture for employees who do not follow safety procedures.

B1 The forfeiture of his assets was a consequence of his illegal activities.

B2 The court ordered the forfeiture of the defendant's property as part of the sentence.

C1 The forfeiture of the company's assets was a major blow to their financial stability.

C2 The government imposed a hefty forfeiture on the corporation for violating environmental regulations.

Examples of forfeiture in a Sentence

formal The judge ordered the forfeiture of the defendant's assets as part of the penalty for the crime.

informal They had to give up their car as forfeiture for breaking the law.

slang He had to hand over his phone as forfeit for losing the bet.

figurative The company's reputation was at risk of forfeiture if they didn't address the scandal quickly.

Grammatical Forms of forfeiture

• past tense: forfeited
• plural: forfeitures
• comparative: more forfeited
• superlative: most forfeited
• present tense: forfeits
• future tense: will forfeit
• perfect tense: have forfeited
• continuous tense: is forfeiting
• singular: forfeiture
• positive degree: forfeiture
• infinitive: to forfeit
• gerund: forfeiting
• participle: forfeiting

Origin and Evolution of forfeiture

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'forfeiture' originated from the Old French word 'forfeture', which came from the Latin word 'foris factura' meaning 'a doing without'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'forfeiture' evolved from simply 'a doing without' to the legal concept of losing one's rights or property as a penalty for a crime or breach of contract.