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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Pakistan were adjudged to have forfeited the match after refusing to play after tea on the fourth day, the only instance in Test history when a team has forfeited a Test.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
A government that will chase its own citizens for taxes incurred in 1999 has forfeited any argument that 1938 is too long ago to matter.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The lawsuit was filed Dec. 30, 2022, two days before Dylan would have forfeited the ability to seek damages under Governor Newsom’s Child Victims Act.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
It was later confirmed that Menzies was cleared by medics backstage but was unable to return to the stage to continue, and so forfeited the match.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
And though even Duntz had forfeited his composure—had shed, along with tie and coat, his enigmatic drowsy dignity— the suspect seemed content and serene; he refused to budge.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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