Definition of forfeit
(Entry 1 of 3)
2
: forfeiture especially of civil rights
3a
: something deposited (as for making a mistake in a game) and then redeemed on payment of a fine
b
forfeits plural
: a game in which forfeits are exacted
forfeit
verb
forfeited; forfeiting; forfeits
Definition of forfeit (Entry 2 of 3)
1
: to lose or lose the right to especially by some error, offense, or crime
forfeit
adjectiveDefinition of forfeit (Entry 3 of 3)
: forfeited or subject to forfeiture
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The first known use of forfeit was in the 14th century
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