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A fine or penalty for wrongdoing
“This states that a conviction is necessary before a fine or forfeit can be imposed.”
The loss or forfeit of property or rights, such as by legal action
A thing that is granted, especially in response to demands and by compromise
Something deposited or pledged as a guarantee of the fulfillment of an undertaking or loan
A punishment imposed for breaking a law, rule, or contract
To lose or be deprived of something, especially as a penalty for wrongdoing
“Where the property is owned jointly, the partner leaving the marital home does not forfeit rights to the property.”
To lose a competitive contest through non-participation or violation of the rules
“Sedgwick's ribs were badly injured, and he was forced to forfeit the match.”
To not be able to experience or take advantage of (an opportunity or chance)
To obtain a loan by giving away the right of seizure to the lender over a fixed property
To deteriorate, decline, or slump in progress, position, or influence
To abandon or discontinue (a course of action or study)
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