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Forfeiture

Legal definition for Indian law research

Definition

forfeiture


1 : the loss of a right, money, or esp. property because of one's criminal act, default, or failure or neglect to perform a duty compare waiver
2 : something (as money or property) that is forfeited as a penalty




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