forfeited
Americanadjective
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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.
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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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In addition, the $158.4 billion total includes more than $26 billion forfeited last month after Musk regained his 2018 pay package following recent court orders.
From MarketWatch • May 1, 2026
Musk has already forfeited $26 billion, which was tied to a conditional package known as the “2025 interim award.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Jordan forfeited games this season for similar reasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
Pakistan, who edged out Netherlands in the tournament opener on Saturday, would have conceded two points if they had forfeited the match, which could have put their chances of progressing in the tournament in jeopardy.
From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026
That's what I did, forfeited my race, and I knew for a fact he wanted to know why.
From "Sunny" by Jason Reynolds
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