n.
Pronunciation: ' fo ̇ r-f ə - ˌ chu ̇ r, -ch ə r, - ˌ t(y)u ̇ r
Function: noun
Date: 14th century
1 : the act of forfeiting : the loss of property or money because of a breach of a legal obligation
2 : something (as money or property) that is forfeited : PENALTY