A "forfeiture order" is a legal decision that allows the government to take away someone's property or assets as punishment for a crime they committed. Full definition
A Federal High Court, Abuja, on Monday, granted an interim forfeiture order of a property belonging to former first lady, Mrs Patience Jonathan. (newsdiaryonline.com)
Justice Rilwan Aikawa made the temporary forfeiture order on Wednesday based on an ex parte application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission. (punchng.com)
An interim forfeiture order of the OPL, obtained ex parte by the Nigerian authorities in January 2017, was subsequently discharged upon applications by Shell and ENI. (globalinvestigationsreview.com)