FORFEITURE

• (noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

  synonyms : forfeit , sacrifice

• (noun) a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

  "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"

  synonyms : forfeit

• (noun) something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

  synonyms : forfeit

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