WorldJuly 15, 2026

forfeiture

/ˈfɔːrfɪtʃər/

Definition

The legal act of losing or surrendering possession of assets or property to the government as a penalty for a crime.

Etymology

The word originates from the Old French 'forfait', meaning a crime or transgression. It evolved into English to describe the penalty or loss of property resulting from such a crime.

In the news

In this article, the term refers to the government's seizure of assets gained through illegal human smuggling operations. It highlights the financial component of law enforcement efforts to dismantle criminal networks.

Bangladeshi national appears in US court on human smuggling charges after extradition from Brazil

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daily-sun.com

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