forfeit meaning and definition

FORFEIT noun

Definition of forfeit (noun)

1. something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;
   • synonyms: forfeiture
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"
   • synonyms: forfeiture
3. the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
   • synonyms: forfeiture, sacrifice

FORFEIT verb

Definition of forfeit (verb)

1. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
   • "you've forfeited your right to name your successor"; "forfeited property"
   • synonyms: forego, forgo, give up, throw overboard, waive
   • antonym: arrogate

FORFEIT adjective

Definition of forfeit (adjective)

1. surrendered as a penalty
   • synonyms: confiscate, forfeited