something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;
[ Syn: forfeiture ]
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 ]
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
[ Syn: forfeiture , sacrifice ]
forfeit (n.)
surrendered as a penalty
[ Syn: confiscate , forfeited ]
forfeit (adj.)
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 ]