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forfeiture

/fɔːrˈfɪtʃər/ noun · British & US
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What does forfeiture mean?

noun

The act of giving up or surrendering something, especially a right or privilege, as a penalty or punishment. The loss of something, such as a right or privilege, as a penalty or punishment.

Example

"The company's license was revoked due to non-compliance, resulting in a significant forfeiture of revenue."

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