forfeited

[ fawr-fit-id ]

/ ˈfɔr fɪt ɪd /

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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.

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Origin of forfeited

forfeit + -ed²

OTHER WORDS FROM forfeited

un·for·feit·ed, adjective

Words nearby forfeited

foreyard, forfaiting, Forfar, for fear of, forfeit, forfeited, forfeiture, forfend, forfex, forficate, forfochen

How to use forfeited in a sentence

However, there’s also a distinct danger in taking too short a ride, because if you’re not satisfied when you return, you might be tempted to take a much longer ride the next day, thus forfeiting any time you may have saved.
Why 20 Miles Is the Perfect Length for a Bike Ride|Eben Weiss|November 20, 2020|Outside Online
The Thanksgiving sheet-pan planPosey came to Washington about 1770 as forfeited property used to secure a debt owed Washington by his profligate friend and neighbor John Posey.
George Washington’s 1795 Thanksgiving celebrated liberty. But the chef behind the feast had none.|Ramin Ganeshram|November 19, 2020|Washington Post
If officials only consider a “static picture” of a market, “then we risk forfeiting the benefits of competition that could arise in the future.”
FTC Chair issues antitrust warning as Facebook awaits decision|Verne Kopytoff|November 12, 2020|Fortune
As food writer Dave Infante points out in his newsletter, it’s difficult to call that position a “job,” considering that it includes no health care coverage and asks hirees to forfeit any IP ownership of their work.
Meet the professional memers|Luke Winkie|November 11, 2020|Vox

It wasn’t just worries over paying mortgages or forfeiting the prestige of the job.
Inside the Fall of the CDC|by James Bandler, Patricia Callahan, Sebastian Rotella and Kirsten Berg|October 15, 2020|ProPublica
He forfeited any real chance of winning American Jewish voters when he chose Ryan, says Peter Beinart.
Romney Lost the American Jewish Vote by Picking Paul Ryan|Peter Beinart|August 14, 2012|DAILY BEAST
WINNER(S) MUST ATTEND THE PRIZE CEREMONY IN NEW YORK ON JUNE 20, 2012 OR ALL PRIZES WILL BE FORFEITED.
Newsweek & The Daily Beast-Open Hands Prize for Commentary: Official Rules|The Daily Beast|May 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
WINNER MUST CLAIM OTHER PRIZES WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CEREMONY OR ANY PRIZE NOT CLAIMED WILL BE FORFEITED.
Newsweek & The Daily Beast-Open Hands Prize for Commentary: Official Rules|The Daily Beast|May 4, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The solution to the puzzle may be to admit that the GOP has forfeited 2012 before the general election even starts.
Romney and Gingrich Set the GOP on a Path Toward Self-Destruction|John Batchelor|January 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Recently I found myself wondering how much money I forfeited by working for less than male peers during my years at the Times.
The Supreme Court's Cluelessness on Gender Bias|Leslie Bennetts|June 22, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Whatever servant had not slept in the house the previous night forfeited his right to the money.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
Capitulation of the city of Canton, which had forfeited previous stipulations with the British and resumed hostilities.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
On his return to France he became a statesman, but was suspected of some political heresies, which forfeited his life.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
At the end of a year, by non-payment, they forfeited the mortgage, and the legal title to the property passed to Hide.
Shakespearean Playhouses|Joseph Quincy Adams
She had forfeited her rank, that she accepted humbly as a proper punishment, ardently hoping it would be found sufficient.
Hilda|Sarah Jeanette Duncan