by forfeit

phrase

: as a result of forfeiting by the opposing side

We won the game by forfeit when the opposing side failed to show up.

Examples of by forfeit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The girls’ teams at Mission Hills and La Jolla Country Day both won games by forfeit this season. — John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026

The Raiders also won four matches by forfeit as the Oilers competed in only 10 of the 14 weight classes. — Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026

Girls Springdale Har-Ber 57, Fayetteville 24 100 -- Elisanxdra Calderon, Har-Ber, won by forfeit. — Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 15 Jan. 2026

This month, the quarrel will be settled by forfeit, as Cole’s makes its last dip in the au jus. — Jeff Weiss, Air Mail, 10 Jan. 2026