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Forfeit



To lose to another person or to the state some privilege, right, or property due to the commission of an error, an offense, or a crime, a breach of contract, or a neglect of duty; to subject property to confiscation; or to become liable for the payment of a penalty, as the result of a particular act. To lose a franchise, estate, or other property, as provided by the applicable law, due to NEGLIGENCE, misfeasance, or omission.



This nonconsensual deprivation transfers the property to another person or restores it to the original grantor.

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