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forfeited

 

[ ˈfɔːr.fɪ.t̬ɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal context

To forfeit something means to lose or give up a right, property, or privilege, typically as a penalty for wrongdoing or failure to fulfill an obligation. It often refers to the legal loss of rights due to actions that violate a contract or law.

Synonyms

abandon, lose, relinquish, surrender

Examples of usage

  • He forfeited his right to appeal the decision.
  • The team forfeited the game due to rule violations.
  • They forfeited their deposit when they canceled the reservation.

Translations

Translations of the word "forfeited" in other languages:

🇵🇹 perdido

🇮🇳 त्याग दिया गया

🇩🇪 verfallen

🇮🇩 dihilangkan

🇺🇦 втрачене

🇵🇱 stracony

🇯🇵 没収された

🇫🇷 perdu

🇪🇸 perdido

🇹🇷 kaybedilmiş

🇰🇷 몰수된

🇸🇦 مفقود

🇨🇿 ztracený

🇸🇰 stratený

🇨🇳 被没收的

🇸🇮 izgubljen

🇮🇸 missað

🇰🇿 жоғалған

🇬🇪 დაკარგული

🇦🇿 itirilmiş

🇲🇽 perdido

Etymology

The word 'forfeit' comes from the Middle English term 'forfeiten,' which originated from the Old French 'forfaire,' meaning 'to do wrong' or 'to transgress.' This, in turn, derives from the Latin 'forisfacere,' which means 'to do outside' or 'to be outside the law.' The evolution of the term reflects a legal connotation, wherein an individual loses rights or privileges as a consequence of an infringement. Over the centuries, 'forfeit' has come to be used in various contexts, including law, sports, and contracts, emphasizing the idea of loss due to a failure to comply with rules or duties.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,231 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.