Forfeit Meaning

There are 5 meaning(s) for word Forfeit

Meaning 1 : the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

    Synonyms : forfeiture,  sacrifice
Meaning 2 : surrendered as a penalty

    Synonyms : confiscate,  forfeited
Meaning 3 : something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

    Synonyms : forfeiture
Meaning 4 : a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

    Example : the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time

    Synonyms : forfeiture
Meaning 5 : lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

    Example : you've forfeited your right to name your successor,forfeited property

    Synonyms : forego,  forgo,  give up,  throw overboard,  waive

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