forfeited

American

[fawr-fit-id] / ˈfɔr fɪt ɪd /

adjective

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.
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

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

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Earlier this month, an interim award of stock to Musk was forfeited under a “no double dip” principle, Tesla said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

And he said the Fed had forfeited the political deference that central banks have historically enjoyed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Uefa rules state that the berth in the lower competition has to be forfeited and passed to another league.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Jordan forfeited games this season for similar reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

Maybe her mom realized that she'd pretty much forfeited the right to ask questions for all eternity when she dumped Eleanor at somebody's house for a year.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell

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