Dictionary Check: forfeiture
"forfeiture" is a valid word!
Scrabble
16
points
Words with Friends
17
points
Definition
noun
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
noun
a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
Example:
"the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"
noun
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
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