26984 words

forfeit

10 definitions • 13 examples
1
to lose the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule:

Examples:

If you cancel now, you forfeit your deposit.
These people have forfeited the right to live in society.
2
to decide not to play a sports game or part of a game, or to let the other side win:

Examples:

England's players forfeited the match because of safety concerns.
She developed her skill by wrestling boys, though some forfeited rather than face losing to a girl.
3
something that you have lost the right to do or have because you have broken a rule:

Examples:

The team might have avoided the forfeits if it had handled the situation differently.
4
the action of losing the right to do or have something because you have broken a rule:

Examples:

by forfeit The home team could end up winning by forfeit (= because another team broke a rule).
5
to give up something, especially in a game:

Examples:

If you lose, you'll have to pay a forfeit. What will you give up?
6
taken away from someone as a punishment
7
to give up or lose something because you cannot do something that the rules or the law says you must do:

Examples:

She had to forfeit the tennis match after she fell and hurt her wrist.
8
to lose the right to have or do something because you have not obeyed a rule or law:

Examples:

Over several years, the district forfeited $51 million by failing to spend the money within the deadlines set by the government.
forfeit a claim/right (to sth/to do sth) She forfeited her right to benefits because she did not notify the authorities of her change in circumstances.
forfeit sth to sb/sth Illegally shipped cigarettes will be seized and forfeited to the state.
9
to agree to give away the right to have or do something:

Examples:

A culture of long hours and time forfeited in favour of money is now becoming routine.
10
something that you lose the right to have or do because you have failed to obey a rule or law:

Examples:

Schools and their employees found in violation of the policy are subject to penalties, including fines or forfeits.

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