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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

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"The company's license was revoked due to non-compliance, resulting in a significant forfeiture of revenue."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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