forfeit
/ˈfɔrfɪt/
noun
- Something that is lost or given up as a penalty for a mistake, crime, or failure to follow rules.
- He had to pay a forfeit of $100 for breaking the lease early.
- In the game, the loser had to sing a song as a forfeit.
- The team had to accept the forfeit after missing the deadline.
verb
- To lose or give up something, especially as a penalty or because you cannot keep it.
- The company forfeited its deposit when it canceled the order.
- She forfeited her chance to win by arriving late to the race.
- If you don't pay the fine, you will forfeit your driver's license.
adjective
- Lost or given up as a penalty.
- His property became forfeit after he was convicted of fraud.
- The money was declared forfeit to the state.
- The prize was forfeit because the winner had cheated.