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forfeit
noun(for-feit)
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Synonyms: forfeiture, sacrifice,
forfeit
adjective(for-feit)
surrendered as a penalty
Synonyms: confiscate, forfeited,
forfeit
noun(for-feit)
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
Synonyms: forfeiture,
forfeit
noun(for-feit)
a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
Synonyms: forfeiture,
Examples:
The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time.
forfeit
verb(for-feit)
lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
Synonyms: forego, forgo, give up, throw overboard, waive,
Antonyms: claim,
Examples:
You've forfeited your right to name your successor.
Forfeited property.

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