forfeiture
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Civil forfeiture allows the U.S. to seize the illicit cargo and the tanker itself.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 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
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
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
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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