ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ

forfeiture

gb/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/ us/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
C1 ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ
ਅਰਥ
0 ਅਰਥ
ਨਾਂਵ legal C1 event
1

loss of rights or property

when you lose something because you broke a rule or agreement

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: the forfeiture of [something]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often confused with forfeiting something voluntarily; a forfeiture is typically a penalty imposed by rules or authority.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
confiscation (Emphasizes official seizure by authorities, often of physical property.) | loss (Much broader and less specifically tied to a legal or contractual penalty.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
retention (Keeping a right or property rather than losing it as a penalty.) | restoration (Getting a right or property back after it was taken away.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law |business |contracts |crime
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The contract states that late payment may result in forfeiture of the tenant’s deposit.
  • Conviction can lead to forfeiture of assets linked to the crime.
  • They accepted the settlement to avoid forfeiture of their operating license.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • If you break the rules, there may be forfeiture of your deposit.
  • Forfeiture is a punishment where you lose something.
ਨਾਂਵ formal C1 event
2

loss of deposit or bond money

losing money you paid because you did not follow the conditions

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: forfeiture of [a deposit/bail/bond]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Learners may use *fine*; a forfeiture is specifically losing money already paid or pledged, not paying new money as punishment.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
loss of deposit (Plain-language paraphrase; less formal than forfeiture.) | confiscation (Can apply, but is more general and often suggests state action.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
refund (Money is returned instead of being kept as a penalty.) | return (General opposite: giving back the pledged money.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
money |law |business |renting
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • Cancellation within 24 hours may cause forfeiture of the booking deposit.
  • The court ordered forfeiture of bail after the defendant failed to appear.
  • Missing the deadline can lead to forfeiture of your performance bond.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • If you cancel late, there is forfeiture of your deposit.
ਨਾਂਵ formal C2 entity
3

thing or amount that is lost

the money or thing you lose as a penalty

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: a forfeiture of [amount/property]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often treated only as the action; it can also refer to the amount or property lost.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
penalty (Broader; a penalty may be a fine or other punishment, not necessarily loss of something already held.) | confiscated property (More specific to seized items; less general than forfeiture.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
entitlement (A right or benefit that someone has, not something taken away.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
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
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
law |money |business
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The policy allows a forfeiture of benefits if fraud is proven.
  • Under the plan rules, early withdrawal can mean a forfeiture of employer contributions.
  • They negotiated to reduce the forfeiture to a smaller amount.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The forfeiture was $200.
ਨਾਂਵ C1 event
4

loss of a game by default

a game you lose because you cannot play or you break rules

ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦਾ ਢਾਂਚਾ: a forfeiture of [the game/match]
ਆਮ ਗਲਤੀ:
Often confused with *forfeit* (noun/verb). In sports, *forfeit* is more common, but *forfeiture* is also used in official contexts.
ਸਮਾਨਾਰਥਕ ਸ਼ਬਦ
default (Common in tournaments; emphasizes failure to appear rather than rule-breaking.) | forfeit (More common everyday sports term; forfeiture is more formal.)
ਵਿਲੋਮ ਸ਼ਬਦ
victory (Opposite outcome: winning the game rather than losing it.)
ਸ਼ਬਦ-ਜੋੜ
game forfeiture |match forfeiture |team forfeiture |declare a forfeiture |win by forfeiture |forced forfeiture |avoid forfeiture
ਵਿਸ਼ੇ
sports |competition |rules
ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • The league recorded a forfeiture after the team failed to field enough players.
  • The match ended in forfeiture when the coach pulled the players off the court.
  • A paperwork error can result in forfeiture of the game.
ਸਿਖਿਆਰਥੀਆਂ ਲਈ ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • They lost by forfeiture.
ਵਿਆਕਰਨ
ਸ਼ਬਦਕੋਸ਼ੀ ਰੂਪ
forfeiture
IPA
GB/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
US/fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
ਸਿਲੇਬਲ ਅਤੇ ਜ਼ੋਰ
for - feit - ure (3 ਸਿਲੇਬਲ)
Stress on 1st syllable (for)
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਰੂਪ
Noun
  • Base: forfeiture
  • Plural: forfeitures
ਸ਼ਬਦ ਪਰਿਵਾਰ
Forms
forfeitures noun
Core family
forfeit verb B2
Advanced or less common
forfeitable adjective
ਅਭਿਵੈਕਤੀਆਂ

asset forfeiture

1
/ˈæsˌɛt fˈɔɹfət͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase legal

seizure of money or property

when the law takes money or property linked to crime

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

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

ਉਦਾਹਰਨਾਂ
  • 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.

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