Forfeiture
nounverified·updated May 18, 2026
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Framework senses
- §1
- the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
- §2
- a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
- §3
- something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty