forfeit (n.)

  1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;

    [ Syn: forfeiture ]

  2. a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time

    [ Syn: forfeiture ]

  3. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

    [ Syn: forfeiture , sacrifice ]

    forfeit (adj.)

  1. surrendered as a penalty

    [ Syn: confiscate , forfeited ]

    forfeit (v.)

  1. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime; youve forfeited your right to name your successor; forfeited property

    [ Syn: give up , throw overboard , waive , forgo , forego ]

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