CEFR C1

forfeiture

noun

Meaning

The act of losing or giving up a right, privilege, possession, or employment as a penalty for wrongdoing, neglect, or violation of a contract.

Examples

The forfeiture of his driver's license was a direct consequence of the DUI conviction.
Failure to meet the deadline resulted in the forfeiture of the deposit.

Synonyms: loss, confiscation, relinquishment, deprivation

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forfeiture (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər/

Definition

The act of losing or giving up a right, privilege, possession, or employment as a penalty for wrongdoing, neglect, or violation of a contract.

Examples

The forfeiture of his driver's license was a direct consequence of the DUI conviction.
Failure to meet the deadline resulted in the forfeiture of the deposit.
The team faced forfeiture of the match due to ineligible players.

How to Use forfeiture

forfeiture of (prepositional phrase): Losing a specific right, possession, or privilege. — "The forfeiture of his pension was a severe penalty."

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