forfeiture
gb/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/ us/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
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Engels
jogvesztés, elkobzás, letét elvesztése, óvadék elvesztése, veszteség, megvonás, játék nélküli vereség
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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LEGAL
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jogvesztés
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elkobzás
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
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.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often confused with forfeiting something voluntarily; a forfeiture is typically a penalty imposed by rules or authority.
Betekenis
loss of rights or property
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
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.)
Thema's
law
|business
|contracts
|crime
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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FORMAL
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
If you cancel late, there is forfeiture of your deposit.
Ha túl későn mondod le, elveszítheted a foglalódat.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may use *fine*; a forfeiture is specifically losing money already paid or pledged, not paying new money as punishment.
Betekenis
loss of deposit or bond money
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
refund (Money is returned instead of being kept as a penalty.)
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return (General opposite: giving back the pledged money.)
Thema's
money
|law
|business
|renting
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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FORMAL
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
The forfeiture was $200.
A veszteség 200 dollár volt.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often treated only as the action; it can also refer to the amount or property lost.
Betekenis
thing or amount that is lost
Woordcombinaties
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
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
entitlement (A right or benefit that someone has, not something taken away.)
Thema's
law
|money
|business
Definitie
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.
ZELFSTANDIG NAAMWOORD
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Gebruikspatroon:
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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
They lost by forfeiture.
Játék nélküli vereséggel kaptak ki.
Veelgemaakte fout:
Often confused with *forfeit* (noun/verb). In sports, *forfeit* is more common, but *forfeiture* is also used in official contexts.
Betekenis
loss of a game by default
Woordcombinaties
game forfeiture
|match forfeiture
|team forfeiture
|declare a forfeiture
|win by forfeiture
|forced forfeiture
|avoid forfeiture
Synoniemen
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.)
Antoniemen
victory (Opposite outcome: winning the game rather than losing it.)
Thema's
sports
|competition
|rules
Definitie
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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
forfeiture
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
US/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
for - feit - ure (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: forfeiture
- Plural: forfeitures
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
asset forfeiture
1/ˈæsˌɛt fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
legal
seizure of money or property
when the law takes money or property linked to crime
Voorbeelden
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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
Voorbeelden
- 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.