Definition of "forfeiture" in English

noun

1. (law) A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property.

2. (law) The loss of forfeit property.

3. (law) The property lost as a forfeit.

4. Any loss occasioned by one's own actions.

   • We conclude that the government has forfeited any claim of forfeiture, so we proceed to consider the merits.