n. [ F. forfeiture, LL. forisfactura. ] 1. The act of forfeiting; the loss of some right, privilege, estate, honor, office, or effects, by an offense, crime, breach of condition, or other act. [ 1913 Webster ]
Under pain of foreiture of the said goods. Hakluyt. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That which is forfeited; a penalty; a fine or mulct. [ 1913 Webster ]
What should I gain
By the exaction of the forfeiture? Shak.
Syn. -- Fine; mulct; amercement; penalty. [ 1913 Webster ]