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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as in to waive
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as in to lose
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Recent Examples of forfeit
Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Northwestern’s women’s basketball team will be issued two forfeits, which will count as losses, for scheduled games against UCLA and USC that were initially postponed in January due to the deadly wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.
—Alex Andrejev, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2025
Howell was ordered to pay around $230,000 in restitution to the financial institution and forfeit around $88,000.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Colombe wasn’t sure if the forfeits would stand, which would drop his team’s record from 32-1 to 25-8.
—Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 8 Mar. 2025
Northwestern’s women’s basketball team will be issued two forfeits, which will count as losses, for scheduled games against UCLA and USC that were initially postponed in January due to the deadly wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area.
—Alex Andrejev, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Segerstrom had to forfeit several weeks’ worth of victories and was ruled ineligible for this season’s playoffs.
—Steve Fryer, Oc Register, 29 Apr. 2025
Howell was ordered to pay around $230,000 in restitution to the financial institution and forfeit around $88,000.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeit
Noun
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And in that context, any defensive player who comes in hard risks incurring an unnecessary roughness penalty for contact deemed too harsh, even if the whistle hasn’t yet blown.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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What are penalties for selling stuff without a permit? Selling things in California without a valid seller’s permit can get you into legal trouble, according to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Gonzalez added that even if NASL hadn’t waived the argument, the argument substantively misses the goal.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 May 2025
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The two agreed to mutually waive spousal support or alimony.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
12 May 2025
Verb
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The Lions were a laughingstock of the NFL and made the playoffs three times from 2000-20, losing in the wild-card round each time.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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Again the water spray obscured what happened there just before the twister lost its power.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
Noun
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People found to be distributing images are subject to up to three years in prison, alongside fines.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
20 May 2025
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If convicted, Representative McIver could face up to one year in prison and/or a fine, as she is accused of violating Title 18 of the United States Code, Section 111(a)(1).—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 May 2025
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If Combs is convicted, the jury must then decide how much of his empire is subject to forfeiture, according to Cassella, Trusty, Justice Department law and a breakdown of RICO and asset forfeiture statutes by Cornell Law School’s Legal Information Institute.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Sacks said the reserve would be funded exclusively through tokens seized in criminal and civil forfeiture cases, ensuring no taxpayer burden.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Forfeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeit. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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