The loss of property or a privilege due to breaking a law. For example, a landlord may forfeit his or her property to the federal or state government if the landlord knows it is a drug-dealing site but fails to stop the illegal activity. Or, you may have to forfeit your driver’s licence if you commit too many moving violations or are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- legal A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property.
- legal The loss of forfeit property.
- legal The property lost as a forfeit.
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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.
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