forfeiture

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
  2. noun a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
  3. noun the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

Etymology

From Middle English forfeture, from Old French forfaiture.

In classic literature

Synonyms

forfeit

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