forfeit

[US]/ˈfɔːfɪt/
[UK]/ˈfɔːrfɪt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. penalty; something lost
adj. lost as a penalty
vt. to lose (rights, honor, life, etc.)

Phrases & Collocations

forfeit the game

suffer a forfeit

forfeit a deposit

Example Sentences

forfeit a motor licence

For him to forfeit his favourite hobby would be impossible.

those unable to meet their taxes were liable to forfeit their estates.

Her health was the forfeit she paid for working too hard.

You have forfeited your chance of getting your money back.

You will forfeit your chance of getting your money if you are late.

Because he broke the rules, he forfeited his winnings.

she didn't mind forfeiting an extra hour in bed to get up and muck out the horses.

"If you do any damage to the computer even by any chance, you'll forfeit your right to get the fund."

If you always tease others like that, you'll forfeit the good opinion of your friends.

If on the contrary, then have to be in charge and accept the negative result of condemn, penalty and eyen being forfeited to carry out public power of state.

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