forfeiture
an act of forfeiting.
something that is forfeited; fine; mulct.
Origin of forfeiture
1Other words from forfeiture
- re·for·fei·ture, noun
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How to use forfeiture in a sentence
The agreement also calls for increased discipline for those who violate the guidance, which could include unpaid suspensions or forfeiture of salary for those who are forced to miss time.
MLB, players’ union agree to health and safety protocols, clearing way for spring training to start | Chelsea Janes | February 9, 2021 | Washington PostMoreover, the forfeiture is reasonable under the circumstances of this case, and the operator waived his inability-to-pay claim.
AG pick Garland may have to answer for rulings against LGBTQ plaintiffs | Chris Johnson | January 7, 2021 | Washington BladeNor, the study shows, are civil forfeitures key to cutting off the flow of millions of dollars to major fraudsters and criminal enterprises, as defenders of the practice often claim.
Police Say Seizing Property Without Trial Helps Keep Crime Down. A New Study Shows They’re Wrong. | Ian MacDougall for ProPublica | December 14, 2020 | ProPublicaHigh-profile lawsuits and press attention had prompted some states to reexamine their forfeiture laws.
Police Say Seizing Property Without Trial Helps Keep Crime Down. A New Study Shows They’re Wrong. | Ian MacDougall for ProPublica | December 14, 2020 | ProPublicaThe forfeiture committee can remove a honor, with the approval of the queen.
Queen Elizabeth II strips Harvey Weinstein of his honorary award | radmarya | September 18, 2020 | Fortune
Perhaps one of the most egregious examples is the abuse of civil asset forfeiture laws.
Are Police Stealing People’s Property? | Joan Blades, Matt Kibbe | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTAdd into the mix laws on forfeiture and seizure of assets, and the brew can, and often does, become toxic.
Hey, Whitey Bulger: They Tried to Make Me Snitch, Too | Mansfield Frazier | August 13, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Use and Abuse of Civil forfeiture Sarah Stillman – New Yorker Punishing bad guys and funding cops – sounds like a good idea.
Business Longreads for the Week of August 9, 2013. | William O’Connor | August 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is pursuing forfeiture of about $10 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Indictment of SAC Capital Creates Economic Losers and Winners | Filipa Ioannou | July 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn court filings last Monday, Durkee agreed to a forfeiture auction of her home in Long Beach.
The Fall of California Democratic Campaign Treasurer Kinde Durkee | Christine Pelisek | March 29, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTIt declares a forfeiture, and resumes franchises, once granted, without trial or hearing.
Select Speeches of Daniel Webster | Daniel WebsterRalegh, with the certainty of a legal declaration of the forfeiture of the fee, had reluctantly assented to the compromise.
Sir Walter Ralegh | William Stebbing"The doom of forfeiture it would in this case be difficult to enforce," answered De Comines calmly.
Quentin Durward | Sir Walter ScottHis attainder, and that of his family, together with the forfeiture of his lands, was then pronounced.
He has so far succeeded in instigating the Boer nation to acts which involve the forfeiture of their special heirlooms.
Origin of the Anglo-Boer War Revealed (2nd ed.) | C. H. Thomas
British Dictionary definitions for forfeiture
/ (ˈfɔːfɪtʃə) /
something forfeited
the act of forfeiting or paying a penalty
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