forfeited

[fawr-fit-id]

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.

verb

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

Other Word Forms

• unforfeited adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of forfeited¹

forfeit ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

If a player withdraws less than 30 minutes before the first singles match starts, their match is forfeited.

From BBC

Millikan previously announced it had forfeited two games for use of ineligible players.

From Los Angeles Times

Bishop Montgomery forfeited its game last week to Mater Dei after numerous players were suspended for leaving the sideline before the end of a game in Hawaii in which the Knights lost 34-27.

From Los Angeles Times

Although bail is supposed to be forfeited if the defendant fails to show up, California laws have made it hard for courts to collect forfeited bonds from bond agents.

From Los Angeles Times

The Southern District of New York ruled in March that the Amadea was to be forfeited to the federal government.

From Los Angeles Times

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