释义 |
forfeiturefor‧feit‧ure /ˈfɔːfətʃə $ ˈfɔːrfətʃər/ noun [countable, uncountable] formal - Adherence to Lancaster meant a further forfeiture in 1461, but this was followed by a second restoration in 1470.
- It is believed to be Britain's largest bail forfeiture.
- Punishment has included reduction in rank, forfeiture of pay, confinement and bad conduct discharge.
- The forfeiture of self-created lobbies is perhaps the major reason for political inaction.
- This enables the landlord to seek forfeiture against any occupier of the leased premises.
when someone has their property or money officially taken away because they have broken a law or rule: Refusal to sign meant forfeiture of property and exile. |