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French
Etymology
From forfaire + -ure.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /fɔʁ.fɛ.tyʁ/ ~ /fɔʁ.fe.tyʁ/
Noun
forfaiture f (plural forfaitures)
- (law) abuse of authority
- Synonym: abus d’autorité
Further reading
Old French
Etymology
From forfaire.
Noun
forfaiture oblique singular, f (oblique plural forfaitures, nominative singular forfaiture, nominative plural forfaitures)
- (law) violation of a feudal duty
- fine (monetary punishment)
Descendants