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noun

ˈfȯr-fət How to pronounce forfeit (audio)
Definition of forfeitnext
as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment the forfeit for each baseball player involved in the brawl was $5,000

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verb

1
as in to waive

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as in to lose

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Recent Examples of forfeit
Noun
Thursday night’s game will go down as a forfeit, the Revolution said. — David K. Li, NBC news, 18 June 2026 Superintendent Brian Blake and Principal Jonathan Mitchell issued a joint two-page statement Friday disputing the parents' version of events that led to the forfeit. — Mike Toole, CBS News, 12 June 2026
Verb
In addition to the sentence, Engle was ordered to pay $8,274,980 and forfeit a Jeep Wrangler and jewelry. — Doug Myers, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026 The Producer Responsibility Program requires those small businesses to become dues-paying members of the Circular Action Alliance and to forfeit their rights to challenge the alliance’s decisions in court, the lawsuit notes. — Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for forfeit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeit
  1. penalty
  2. waive
  3. lose
  4. fine
  5. damages
  6. forfeiture
Noun
  • As part of the penalty for these crimes, Hickey has been ordered to post an apology video on social media.
    — Kris Millgate, Outdoor Life, 21 Aug. 2026
  • On the next play, Jefferson threw the ball into the chest of a receiver at the one-yard line, only for another holding penalty to negate the play.
    — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of penalty
Verb
  • Suspended Trooper Christopher Regan, caught on camera appearing to pummel a fellow Statie at a Quincy bar, has waived this week’s show-cause hearing and will be arraigned next month on a single assault and battery charge.
    — Joe Dwinell, Boston Herald, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The New York Jets, who waived Eric Watts earlier this month, signed defensive end Nathan Voorhis as an undrafted free agent.
    — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of waive
Verb
  • After the launch of the iPhone in 2007 transformed the smartphone industry, BlackBerry fought hard to keep its consumer mobile division alive with new devices — but ultimately lost the battle.
    — Arjun Kharpal,Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • How did Bi work for Bryan for any length of time without absolutely losing his mind?
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lose
Noun
  • Each count of a third-degree felony is punishable by up to five years in prison, up to five years' probation and a fine of up to $5,000.
    — Natasha Holt, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • According to court records, He was convicted and ordered to pay a $150 fine.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of fine
Noun
  • The trial, which got underway in an Oakland court last week, could result in billions of dollars in damages and forced remedies that could lead to an overhaul of Facebook and Instagram.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The lawsuit asks for a jury trial, an injunction against ongoing and future copyright infringement and unspecified damages.
    — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of damages
Noun
  • Prosecutors are seeking forfeiture of the boat, digital devices and storage media, including a Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra phone, should Lang be convicted.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The indictment seeks forfeiture from Arnold of three guns and ammunition.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
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