forfeiture
Example Sentences
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The London ICC told the BBC the allegation that it teaches that leaving the church results in forfeiture of salvation is "utterly false".
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026
Since their convictions last year, the Justice Department has pursued forfeiture actions against both men, seeking almost $15.6 million from Gentile and about $12 million from Schneider.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
In her response, Leavitt said the vessel is “currently undergoing a forfeiture process.”
From MarketWatch • Dec. 13, 2025
The Justice Department also filed the largest forfeiture action in its history, seizing approximately 127,271 Bitcoin worth around $15 billion at current prices.
From Barron's • Oct. 14, 2025
There appeared to be reason for supposing that the drowned informer had hoped for a reward out of this forfeiture, and had obtained some accurate knowledge of Magwitch’s affairs.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Vocabulary lists containing forfeiture
The Constitution of the United States
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Stamp Act (1765)
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The Merchant of Venice
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