Meaning of the word forfeiture in English

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forfeiture

US /ˈfɔːr.fə.tʃɚ/
UK /ˈfɔːr.fə.tʃɚ/

Noun

1.

the loss of rights, property, or money, especially as a result of breaking a legal agreement:

Example:
He was deep in debt and facing forfeiture of his property.
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