forfaiture

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Etymology

From forfaire +‎ -ure.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /fɔʁ.fɛ.tyʁ/ ~ /fɔʁ.fe.tyʁ/
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Noun

forfaiture f (plural forfaitures)

  1. (law) abuse of authority
    Synonym: abus d’autorité

Further reading

Old French

Alternative forms

Etymology

From forfaire.

Noun

forfaiture oblique singularf (oblique plural forfaitures, nominative singular forfaiture, nominative plural forfaitures)

  1. (law) violation of a feudal duty
  2. fine (monetary punishment)

Descendants

  • French: forfaiture
  • Middle English: forfeture