Meaning of forfeit

Definition of forfeit

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

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