Definition of Forfeit
Forfeit
for·feit
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to give something up or allow it to be taken away for some reason, especially as a penalty;
e.g. They had to forfeit their use of the room because they were making too much noise.
(verb)
to lose one's claim to some right or property as a penalty or broadly, to have something taken away;
e.g. You will have to forfeit your parking space if you cannot show your permit.
(noun)
a penalty or fine that must be paid for a mistake, especially for breaking the rules in some way;
e.g. She was made to pay a forfeit for shouting at her opponent.
(noun)
the action of giving something up, especially as a legal penalty, or the property or rights that are thus given up;
e.g. My lawyer advised against the forfeit, suggesting that we appeal the case in court.
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