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forfeit


2forfeit

verb

Definition of FORFEIT

transitive verb
1
: to lose or lose the right to especially by some error, offense, or crime
2
: to subject to confiscation as a forfeit; also : abandon, give up
— for·feit·able \-fə-tə-bəl\ adjective
— for·feit·er noun
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Examples of FORFEIT

  1. He forfeited his right to a trial by jury.
  2. They didn't have enough players, so they ended up having to forfeit.

First Known Use of FORFEIT

14th century

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