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Vocabulary Entry
forfeited
|verb • adjective
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verb
To lose or give up something as a penalty for a mistake or fault.
Example Sentences
"If you arrive late, you may forfeit your seat."
"The team had to forfeit the match due to a rules violation."
"She decided to forfeit her right to appeal."
A
adjective
Describing something that has been lost or given up as a result of a penalty.
Example Sentences
"His forfeited rights made the negotiation more difficult."
"The forfeited prize was awarded to the runner-up."
"They faced a forfeited contract after failing to comply with the terms."