forfeiture

forfeiture
A word often used as a synonym of "penalty" but which is, precisely, a divestiture of property without compensation, in consequence of a default or an offense, 36 Am J2d Forf & P § 1; an enforced and involuntary loss of a right. Storm v Barbara Oil Co. 177 Kan 589, 282 P2d 417. A judicial act, such as the forfeiture of a bail bond or recognizance. Re Wright, 228 NC 584, 46 SE2d 696. An incident of the old attainder whereby, as a form of punishment for crime, the estate of a convicted felon was extinguished, the property going to the king. 21 Am J2d Crim L § 616. An incident of attainder consequent upon the flight of a felon. 23 Am J2d Desc & D § 91.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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  • forfeiture — for·fei·ture / fȯr fə ˌchu̇r/ n 1: the loss of a right, money, or esp. property because of one s criminal act, default, or failure or neglect to perform a duty compare waiver 2: something (as money or property) that is forfeited as a penalty… …   Law dictionary

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  • forfeiture — mid 14c., from O.Fr. forfaiture crime, transgression; penalty for committing a crime, from forfait (see FORFEIT (Cf. forfeit)) …   Etymology dictionary

  • forfeiture — [fôr′fə chər] n. 1. the act of forfeiting 2. anything forfeited; penalty or fine …   English World dictionary

  • forfeiture — The loss of rights to an asset outlined in a legal contract if a party fails to fulfill obligations of the contract. Bloomberg Financial Dictionary * * * forfeiture for‧fei‧ture [ˈfɔːftʆə ǁ ˈfɔːrftʆər] noun [uncountable] 1. LAW when someone… …   Financial and business terms

  • forfeiture — /forfatyar/ A comprehensive term which means a divestiture of specific property without compensation; it imposes a loss by the taking away of some preexisting valid right without compensation. L & K Realty Co. v. R.W. Farmer Const. Co., Mo.App.,… …   Black's law dictionary

  • forfeiture — /forfatyar/ A comprehensive term which means a divestiture of specific property without compensation; it imposes a loss by the taking away of some preexisting valid right without compensation. L & K Realty Co. v. R.W. Farmer Const. Co., Mo.App.,… …   Black's law dictionary

  • forfeiture — UK [ˈfɔː(r)fɪtʃə(r)] / US [ˈfɔrfɪtʃər] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms forfeiture : singular forfeiture plural forfeitures legal the loss of a right, a benefit, or something that you own because you have failed to do something or have… …   English dictionary

  • forfeiture — [[t]fɔ͟ː(r)fɪtʃə(r)[/t]] forfeitures N VAR: oft N of n Forfeiture is the action of forfeiting something. [LEGAL] ...the forfeiture of illegally obtained profits... Both face maximum forfeitures of about $1.2 million …   English dictionary

  • forfeiture — /fawr fi cheuhr/, n. 1. an act of forfeiting. 2. something that is forfeited; fine; mulct. [1300 50; ME forfeiture, forfeture < OF. See FORFEIT, URE] * * * …   Universalium

  • forfeiture — for|feit|ure [ˈfo:fıtʃə US ˈfo:rfıtʃər] n [U and C] formal when someone has their property or money officially taken away because they have broken a law or rule ▪ Refusal to sign meant forfeiture of property and exile …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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