forfeited
/ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/
verb
- Lost or gave up something as a penalty for a mistake, crime, or failure to follow rules.
- She forfeited her right to appeal by missing the deadline.
- He forfeited his deposit when he canceled the reservation too late.
- The team forfeited the game after they had too few players.
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adjective
- Taken away or surrendered as a penalty.
- All forfeited items were held by the court until the trial ended.
- The forfeited prize money was donated to charity.
- The forfeited land was returned to the original owners after the ruling.