forfeiture
noun/ˈfɔrfɪtʃər/
Frequency rank: #12,511 most common English word
Meaning
The loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing or breach of contract.
Example sentence
The court ordered forfeiture of all assets linked to the fraud scheme.
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