noun
- things that are lost or given up as a penalty or punishment
Usage: plural of forfeit
verb
- loses or gives up something as a penalty or consequence of wrongdoing
Usage: third person singular present tense
Examples
- The team forfeits the game if they don’t show up.
- Players who break the rules face various forfeits.
- She forfeits her deposit if she cancels the reservation.
- The contract lists several forfeits for late payment.
- Anyone who cheats forfeits their right to compete.
- The judge ordered forfeits of all illegal profits.
- He forfeits his chance at promotion by missing work.