Forfeit (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc..
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
A penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time".
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company had to pay a forfeit of $10,000 for violating the terms of the agreement.
- The team was forced to forfeit the game due to their failure to meet the eligibility requirements.
- The contractor was liable for a forfeit of $50,000 if the project was not completed within the specified timeframe.
- The employee had to forfeit her bonus for the quarter due to her poor performance.
- The player was required to forfeit his prize money for violating the rules of the tournament.
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Meaning 3
Something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty.
Classification
Nouns denoting possession and transfer of possession.
Examples
- The company will have to pay a large forfeit for violating the environmental regulations.
- As a forfeit for losing the bet, John had to buy dinner for the entire group.
- The forfeit for being late to the meeting was having to present the quarterly sales report.
- The athlete was forced to pay a forfeit of $10,000 for using performance-enhancing drugs.
- The team had to surrender their chance at the championship as a forfeit for fielding an ineligible player.