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forfeit

British pronunciation/fˈɔːfɪt/
American pronunciation/ˈfɔɹfɪt/

forfeit

[NOUN]
1

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

synonyms : forfeiture
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2

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

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3

something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

synonyms : forfeiture
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to forfeit

[VERB]
MAIN VERB
1

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

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forfeit

[ADJECTIVE]
1

surrendered as a penalty

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Examples
1Your life is forfeit.
2- Your team will forfeit the game.
3I forfeit my spot.
4He forfeited his claim of error.
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