Forfeiture(noun)
Forfeiture—loss of a right/property/money as a legal penalty.
Hindi meaning:जप्ती/जब्ती
Synonyms: Confiscation, Seizure, Loss, Surrender
Antonyms: Retention, Recovery, Reclamation, Restoration
Example: The contract stated that late payment would lead to forfeiture of the deposit.
Trick to remember: Forfeiture = “forfeit” because of fault — galti ya rule break kiya, isliye deposit/property haath se gayi.
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