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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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

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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 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

Because Jonas collapsed on the job, they said, he had forfeited his ration.

From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys

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