forfeited
Americanadjective
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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.
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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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Daniel Kokotajlo, who forfeited roughly $2 million in vested equity rather than sign a non-disparagement agreement and stay quiet.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
That meant their reporters forfeited their press passes—which had allowed them to move around in the building without an escort.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
The match later resumed and Senegal won 1-0 but Caf said that the walkout meant they had forfeited the game.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
Jordan forfeited games this season for similar reasons.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026
If he fell, he forfeited his chance at winning a tree.
From "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" by Betty Smith
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