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forfeiture

[fawr-fi-cher] / ˈfɔr fɪ tʃər /
NOUN
abandonment
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONG


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Now she’s trying to make amends, including paying more than $6.6 million in restitution and forfeiture.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

PleasrDAO’s attorney, Steven Cooper, said that Shkreli gave up all rights in the album in the criminal forfeiture.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Others who did not respond to accept the offer said they were then threatened with forfeiture of their lease and pursued for breaches such as building loft conversions or extensions.

From BBC • Dec. 17, 2025

In her response, Leavitt said the vessel is “currently undergoing a forfeiture process.”

From MarketWatch • Dec. 13, 2025

Indeed, a person could be found innocent of any criminal conduct and the property could still be subject to forfeiture.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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