as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
the forfeiture for early withdrawal of the investment savings will be an amount equal to 10 percent of the investment
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Recent Examples of forfeiture
Defendants are given a chance to explain themselves in a bail forfeiture hearing, during which a judge can decide whether the reason is acceptable.
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Jack Herrera Jack Herrera, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In addition to the bitcoin reserve, the executive order establishes a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile for other digital assets obtained through forfeiture proceedings.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
If Combs is convicted, the jury must then decide how much of his empire is subject to forfeiture, according to Cassella, Trusty, Justice Department law and a breakdown of RICO and asset forfeiture statutes by Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Sacks said the reserve would be funded exclusively through tokens seized in criminal and civil forfeiture cases, ensuring no taxpayer burden.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
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Jack Herrera Jack Herrera, New York Times, 1 May 2025
In addition to the bitcoin reserve, the executive order establishes a U.S. Digital Asset Stockpile for other digital assets obtained through forfeiture proceedings.
—Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
If Combs is convicted, the jury must then decide how much of his empire is subject to forfeiture, according to Cassella, Trusty, Justice Department law and a breakdown of RICO and asset forfeiture statutes by Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.
—Josh Meyer, USA Today, 15 May 2025
Sacks said the reserve would be funded exclusively through tokens seized in criminal and civil forfeiture cases, ensuring no taxpayer burden.
—Mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeiture
Noun
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Liverpool played a full part in the second leg and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was superb during the game as well as in the decisive penalty shootout.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Soto has been assessed such a penalty in 2019, 2022 and 2023, and narrowly missed getting one in 2024.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Crain’s reported that, earlier this year, Chetrit and his brothers owed the city nearly half a million in fines on the property, which had 56 active violations, and that it was believed to be the first foreclosure ever for Joseph Chetrit.—
Kim Velsey,
Curbed,
2 June 2025
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These legal salvos could cost the company billions in fines and force major changes to its business.—
Ryan Whitwam,
ArsTechnica,
2 June 2025
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“Forfeiture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeiture. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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