to forfeit
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British pronunciation
/fˈɔːfɪt/

Definition & Meaning of "forfeit"

to forfeit
01

to no longer be able to access a right, property, privilege, etc. as a result of violating a law or a punishment for doing something wrong

Transitive: to forfeit a property or privilege
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Individuals who commit fraud may forfeit their assets as part of legal penalties.
The athlete may forfeit their medal for doping during the competition.
Forfeit
01

a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

forfeit definition and meaning
02

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

03

something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

forfeit
01

surrendered as a penalty

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