Forfeiture is a legal term that refers to the loss of property or money as a result of a crime or breach of contract. The crossword solutions for this term are COST (4 letters), DEFAULT (7 letters), PENALTY (7 letters), LOSS (4 letters), FINE (4 letters), DAMAGES (7 letters), and MULCT (5 letters). COST refers to the amount of money spent in order to acquire something. DEFAULT is the failure to fulfill an obligation or to meet a financial commitment. PENALTY is a punishment imposed for breaking a law or rule. LOSS is the act of losing something or the amount of something lost. FINE is a sum of money imposed as a punishment for an offense. DAMAGES are the losses suffered by a person due to another's wrongful act. MULCT is a FINE or PENALTY imposed for an offense.