noun
something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
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noun
a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
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- the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
noun
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
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verb
lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
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Examples
- you've forfeited your right to name your successor
- forfeited property
adjective
surrendered as a penalty
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