forfeited

American  

[fawr-fit-id] / ˈfɔr fɪt ɪd /

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.

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verb

1. 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

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

After Shkreli forfeited the album, the federal government sold it to help cover $7.4 million in forfeiture that a judge ordered him to pay.

From The Wall Street Journal

Boise State also forfeited its conference tournament semifinal match to the Spartans.

From Los Angeles Times

Many of the vessels are old, meaning they can be more easily written off if seized, or forfeited if they cause oil spills.

From Barron's

Half of the CEOs forfeited much or all of their stock awards.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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