First Known Use: 14th century
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1forfeit
noun for·feit \ˈfȯr-fət\
: something that is lost or given up as punishment or because of a rule or law
Full Definition of FORFEIT
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: forfeiture especially of civil rights
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a : something deposited (as for making a mistake in a game) and then redeemed on payment of a fine b plural : a game in which forfeits are exacted
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Origin of FORFEIT
Related to FORFEIT
- Synonyms
- damages, fine, forfeiture, mulct, penalty
2forfeit
verb
: to lose or give up (something) as a punishment or because of a rule or law
Full Definition of FORFEIT
transitive verb
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: to lose or lose the right to especially by some error, offense, or crime
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— for·feit·able \-fə-tə-bəl\ adjective
— for·feit·er noun
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First Known Use of FORFEIT
14th century
3forfeit
adjective
: given up or taken away as a punishment or because of a rule or law
Full Definition of FORFEIT
: forfeited or subject to forfeiture
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First Known Use of FORFEIT
14th century
FORFEITABLE Defined for Kids
1forfeit
verb for·feit \ˈfȯr-fət\
for·feit·edfor·feit·ing
Definition of FORFEIT for Kids
: to lose or lose the right to as punishment for a fault, error, or crime <“If we stop now, we'll have to forfeit the match!” said Harry. — J. K. Rowling, Chamber of Secrets>
2forfeit
noun
Definition of FORFEIT for Kids
: something or the right to something lost as punishment for a fault, error, or crime
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