forfeiture

Example Sentences

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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

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

Modern drug forfeiture laws date back to 1970, when Congress passed the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander