Forfeiture
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property. The loss of forfeit property. The property lost as a forfeit. Any loss occasioned by one's own actions.
Forfeit
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-complianceTo lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Something lost as a penalty for committing a crime, offense, or breach of contract; a thing forfeited
Example sentence: Were I ever alone in the dock, I would not want to be arraigned before our flawed tribunals, knowing my freedom could be forfeit as a result of political pressures. I would prefer a fair trial, under the shadow of the noose.