English noun: forfeiture |
1. | forfeiture (possession) something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty |
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| Synonyms | forfeit |
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| Broader (hypernym) | loss |
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2. | forfeiture (possession) a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something |
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| Samples | The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time.
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| Synonyms | forfeit |
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| Broader (hypernym) | penalty |
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3. | forfeiture (act) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. |
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| Synonyms | forfeit, sacrifice |
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| Broader (hypernym) | act, deed, human action, human activity |
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