forfeited

[ fawr-fit-id ]

adjective

1. given up, especially as a penalty or as a consequence of crime or fault:

   The forfeited lands follow a line from Forest Grove to Astoria.

   The forfeited shares are deemed to be owned by the company from the date agreed by the directors.

2. Sports. (of a game or match) declared a loss as a result of noncompliance with the rules:

   The score of a forfeited game shall be recorded as 9-0.

   Goals will not be awarded to any of the players on the winning team of a forfeited match.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of forfeit.

Other Words From

• un·for·feit·ed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of forfeited¹

forfeit ( def ) + -ed ²( def )

Example Sentences

During the past few weeks, Dodgers players forfeited time with their families to spend more time with one another.

From Los Angeles Times

Moves to sell a Berkshire golf club and a £14m Knightsbridge house which were forfeited by a jailed banker’s wife have begun.

From BBC

Narbonne’s Marine League rivals have forfeited their games against the Gauchos over the last three weeks.

From Los Angeles Times

Four universities have forfeited matches against the Spartans following controversy over the gender identity of one of the team’s players.

From Los Angeles Times

"If his offences have undermined the public's confidence in a public service, there is room to question whether his pension can be forfeited. I think that is an absolutely necessary step."

From BBC

Related Words

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