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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Beck also voluntarily forfeited and cancelled 392,155 restricted stock units.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Jordan forfeited games this season for similar reasons.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

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 • Feb. 10, 2026

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 • Feb. 6, 2026

She’s practically running in my direction, looking like she just heard that every team we’ll have to beat to win the league championship has forfeited.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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