forfeitures

Definitions

The loss or giving up of something as a penalty for wrongdoing or failure to fulfill an obligation.

The act of losing or being deprived of property, a right, or a privilege as a consequence of a breach of contract or legal violation.

Items, money, or property that have been confiscated or surrendered as a penalty.

Examples

The contract included strict clauses regarding the forfeitures of deposits in the event of a breach.

The court ordered the forfeitures of all assets acquired through illegal activities.

Synonyms

penalties fines confiscations losses seizures amercements forfeits

Antonyms

acquisitions gains restitutions restorations returns rewards profits