forfeited

American  

[fawr-fit-id] / ˈfɔr fɪt ɪd /

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.

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verb

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

Other Word Forms

• unforfeited adjective

Etymology

Origin of forfeited

forfeit ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

The Patriots lost to Narbonne in the semifinals in 2018 and again last season, but the Gauchos forfeited both victories for using ineligible players.

From Los Angeles Times

Universities, public “experts” and the media have forfeited their credibility by promoting ideological viewpoints disguised as research and reporting.

From The Wall Street Journal

Her phones will be forfeited and destroyed as part of her restraining order.

From BBC

San Juan Hills forfeited nine games but received an at-large berth to the Division 2 playoffs.

From Los Angeles Times

Norco High’s football program has forfeited six victories this season, dropping to 0-9 after a school and district investigation confirmed allegations of ineligible players.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• absent
• adrift
• disoriented
• hidden
• invisible
• misplaced
• vanished