License Forfeiture
/ˈlaɪsəns fɔrˈfiːʧər/
Definitions
- (n.) The loss or cancellation of a license due to violations, noncompliance, or legal penalties.
The restaurant faced license forfeiture after multiple health code violations.
Forms
- license forfeiture
- license forfeitures
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Commentary
License forfeiture specifically denotes the enforced loss of a granted permission or privilege and is distinguished from voluntary surrender or temporary suspension.
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