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

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

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

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

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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.

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The three-year ban commenced on 19 April - when Chepngetich accepted a voluntary provisional suspension - with the athlete's results, awards, titles, appearance and prize money since 14 March forfeited.

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