forfeiture
gb/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/ us/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
C1
English
jogvesztés, elkobzás, letét elvesztése, óvadék elvesztése, veszteség, megvonás, játék nélküli vereség
NOUN
C1
LEGAL
1
jogvesztés
C1
elkobzás
C1
Usage pattern:
the forfeiture of [something]
The contract states that late payment may result in forfeiture of the tenant’s deposit.
A szerződés kimondja, hogy a késedelmes fizetés a bérlő kauciójának elvesztésével járhat.
Conviction can lead to forfeiture of assets linked to the crime.
Az elítélés a bűncselekményhez kapcsolódó vagyontárgyak elkobzásához vezethet.
They accepted the settlement to avoid forfeiture of their operating license.
Learner examples
If you break the rules, there may be forfeiture of your deposit.
Ha megszeged a szabályokat, elveszítheted a letétedet.
Forfeiture is a punishment where you lose something.
A jogvesztés olyan büntetés, amelynek során elveszítesz valamit.
Common mistake:
Often confused with forfeiting something voluntarily; a forfeiture is typically a penalty imposed by rules or authority.
Meaning
loss of rights or property
Collocations
forfeiture of property
|forfeiture of rights
|forfeiture of citizenship
|forfeiture of a license
|risk of forfeiture
|penalty of forfeiture
|automatic forfeiture
|order forfeiture
|seek forfeiture
|avoid forfeiture
Synonyms
confiscation (Emphasizes official seizure by authorities, often of physical property.)
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loss (Much broader and less specifically tied to a legal or contractual penalty.)
Antonyms
retention (Keeping a right or property rather than losing it as a penalty.)
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restoration (Getting a right or property back after it was taken away.)
Themes
law
|business
|contracts
|crime
Definition
when you lose something because you broke a rule or agreement
The loss of a right, property, or privilege as a punishment for breaking a rule, law, or agreement.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
Usage pattern:
forfeiture of [a deposit/bail/bond]
Cancellation within 24 hours may cause forfeiture of the booking deposit.
A 24 órán belüli lemondás a foglaló elvesztésével járhat.
The court ordered forfeiture of bail after the defendant failed to appear.
A bíróság elrendelte az óvadék elvesztését, miután a vádlott nem jelent meg.
Missing the deadline can lead to forfeiture of your performance bond.
Learner examples
If you cancel late, there is forfeiture of your deposit.
Ha túl későn mondod le, elveszítheted a foglalódat.
Common mistake:
Learners may use *fine*; a forfeiture is specifically losing money already paid or pledged, not paying new money as punishment.
Meaning
loss of deposit or bond money
Collocations
deposit forfeiture
|forfeiture of a deposit
|forfeiture of bail
|forfeiture of bond
|full forfeiture
|partial forfeiture
|trigger forfeiture
|subject to forfeiture
|avoid forfeiture
|result in forfeiture
Synonyms
loss of deposit (Plain-language paraphrase; less formal than forfeiture.)
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confiscation (Can apply, but is more general and often suggests state action.)
Antonyms
refund (Money is returned instead of being kept as a penalty.)
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return (General opposite: giving back the pledged money.)
Themes
money
|law
|business
|renting
Definition
losing money you paid because you did not follow the conditions
The taking of money that was paid or pledged (such as a deposit, bond, or bail) because conditions were not met.
NOUN
C2
FORMAL
3
Usage pattern:
a forfeiture of [amount/property]
The policy allows a forfeiture of benefits if fraud is proven.
A szabályzat lehetővé teszi a juttatások megvonását, ha csalás bizonyítható.
Under the plan rules, early withdrawal can mean a forfeiture of employer contributions.
A program szabályai szerint a korai pénzkivét a munkáltatói befizetések elvesztésével járhat.
They negotiated to reduce the forfeiture to a smaller amount.
Learner examples
The forfeiture was $200.
A veszteség 200 dollár volt.
Common mistake:
Often treated only as the action; it can also refer to the amount or property lost.
Meaning
thing or amount that is lost
Collocations
a forfeiture of $500
|a forfeiture of wages
|a forfeiture of benefits
|a forfeiture of assets
|a total forfeiture
|a partial forfeiture
|impose a forfeiture
|suffer a forfeiture
Synonyms
penalty (Broader; a penalty may be a fine or other punishment, not necessarily loss of something already held.)
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confiscated property (More specific to seized items; less general than forfeiture.)
Antonyms
entitlement (A right or benefit that someone has, not something taken away.)
Themes
law
|money
|business
Definition
the money or thing you lose as a penalty
A right, possession, or sum of money that is lost or given up as a penalty.
NOUN
C1
4
Usage pattern:
a forfeiture of [the game/match]
The league recorded a forfeiture after the team failed to field enough players.
A liga játék nélküli vereséget könyvelt el, miután a csapat nem tudott elég játékost kiállítani.
The match ended in forfeiture when the coach pulled the players off the court.
A mérkőzés játék nélküli vereséggel ért véget, amikor az edző lehívta a játékosokat a pályáról.
A paperwork error can result in forfeiture of the game.
Learner examples
They lost by forfeiture.
Játék nélküli vereséggel kaptak ki.
Common mistake:
Often confused with *forfeit* (noun/verb). In sports, *forfeit* is more common, but *forfeiture* is also used in official contexts.
Meaning
loss of a game by default
Collocations
game forfeiture
|match forfeiture
|team forfeiture
|declare a forfeiture
|win by forfeiture
|forced forfeiture
|avoid forfeiture
Synonyms
default (Common in tournaments; emphasizes failure to appear rather than rule-breaking.)
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forfeit (More common everyday sports term; forfeiture is more formal.)
Antonyms
victory (Opposite outcome: winning the game rather than losing it.)
Themes
sports
|competition
|rules
Definition
a game you lose because you cannot play or you break rules
In sports or competitions, a loss declared because a player or team withdraws, fails to appear, or breaks the rules.
Grammar
Dictionary form
forfeiture
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
US/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
Syllables & stress
for - feit - ure (3 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: forfeiture
- Plural: forfeitures
Word family
Expressions
asset forfeiture
1/ˈæsˌɛt fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
legal
seizure of money or property
when the law takes money or property linked to crime
Examples
- Prosecutors sought asset forfeiture of the funds in the account.
- The organization tracks how often asset forfeiture is used.
- Asset forfeiture can include cars, cash, and real estate.
bail forfeiture
1/bˈeɪl fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
legal
court keeps bail money
when the court takes the bail money because someone does not follow the rules
Examples
- The judge entered a bail forfeiture after he missed his court date.
- Her lawyer asked the court to set aside the bail forfeiture.
- Bail forfeiture can happen even if the failure to appear was unintentional.
civil forfeiture
1/sˈɪvəl fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
legal
government seizure without conviction
a legal way the government can take property linked to crime
Examples
- The report criticized the use of civil forfeiture in minor cases.
- They challenged the civil forfeiture of their car in court.
- Several states have changed laws to limit civil forfeiture.
forfeiture clause
1/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ klˈɔz/
fixed phrase
legal
contract term about losing rights
a contract sentence that says what you lose if you break the agreement
Examples
- The lease includes a forfeiture clause for repeated late payments.
- Ask a lawyer to review the forfeiture clause before you sign.
- Their contract’s forfeiture clause allowed the company to keep the deposit.
Learner examples
- The contract has a forfeiture clause.
under penalty of forfeiture
1/ˈʌndɚ pˈɛnəlti əv fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
or you will lose it
if you do not do this, you will lose something
Examples
- All claims must be filed within 30 days under penalty of forfeiture.
- The permit must be renewed annually under penalty of forfeiture.
- Members must pay dues on time under penalty of forfeiture of benefits.