forfeit
noun
a fine; penalty.
Example Sentences
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If Warsh goes quiet while his colleagues continue to give economic-outlook speeches, a kind of unilateral disarmament could take hold where the chair forfeits the bully pulpit.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
But a court that tolerates such defiance eventually forfeits the right to demand obedience.
From Slate ● Apr. 23, 2026
Alford responded with a Bible verse from the Gospel of Matthew: “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul?” according to texts viewed by The Journal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
Last year’s league games were forfeits because schools refused to play the Gauchos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
“Either your player forfeits the set, or he gets back out there and finishes the game,” Reverend Hollister continued.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
