How to pronounce“forfeit”in English
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Definitions of “forfeit”
A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
“That he our deadly forfeit should release”
A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.
“He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life.”
To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
“He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate.”
To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
“Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game.”
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