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Definition forfeit in American English

forfeit verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈfɔrfɪt/
1

to be forced to give up a right, a benefit, or something that you own, because you have broken a rule or law

Example

If they moved away, they would forfeit all rights to their land.

Example

It is the first time she has forfeited a tournament match through injury.

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2

to lose something valuable by making a mistake or by doing something wrong

Example

By attacking too late, they had forfeited the advantage of surprise.

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Definition forfeit in American English