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Mention the penalty by which a person loses title of his property, that is a result of some illegal act ?

Correct answer: C. Forfeiture

  • A. Confiscation
  • B. Bankruptcy
  • C. Forfeiture
  • D. Debenture

Explanation

Forfeiture is the legally enforced loss of ownership as a penalty for an unlawful act. Confiscation usually refers more generally to government seizure of property, so forfeiture is the more precise term here.

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