Forfeit ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Forfeit ( verb )

1. To lose or be deprived of (property or a right) as a penalty for wrongdoing or default.
2. To lose or give up (something) as a penalty for failure or wrongdoing.
3. To pay (a penalty) for wrongdoing or default.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french forfait, from past participle of forfaire to commit a breach of faith, from for- + faire to do.

Examples:

1. He forfeited his deposit for breaking the lease.
2. The team will forfeit the game if they can't field at least seven players.
3. The thief had to forfeit the stolen money to the police.
4. The company forfeited the contract due to non-compliance.
5. The criminal had to forfeit all his assets to the government as punishment.

(As a noun)

Forfeit ( noun )

1. To lose or be deprived of (property or a right) as a penalty for wrongdoing or default.
2. To lose or give up (something) as a penalty for failure or wrongdoing.
3. To pay (a penalty) for wrongdoing or default.

Origin:

Middle english, from old french forfait, from past participle of forfaire to commit a breach of faith, from for- + faire to do.

Examples:

1. He forfeited his deposit for breaking the lease.
2. The team will forfeit the game if they can't field at least seven players.
3. The thief had to forfeit the stolen money to the police.
4. The company forfeited the contract due to non-compliance.
5. The criminal had to forfeit all his assets to the government as punishment.