forfeited Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
    throw overboard; forego; forfeit; waive; forgo; give up.
    • you've forfeited your right to name your successor
    • forfeited property
  2. adjective satellite surrendered as a penalty
    confiscate; forfeit.

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