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Word: Forfeit
Speech Type: Verb
Middle English (originally denoting a crime or transgression, hence a fine): from Old French forfet, forfait, past participle of forfaire ‘transgress’, from for- ‘out’ (from Latin foris ‘outside’) + faire ‘do’ (from Latin facere)
ˈfɔːfɪt
lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
Short Definition:be deprived of something as penalty
Examples:- those unable to meet their taxes were liable to forfeit their estates
Word: Forfeit
Speech Type: Noun
ˈfɔːfɪt
a fine or penalty for wrongdoing
Short Definition:fine or penalty for wrongdoing
Examples:- the loser must pay a forfeit
Word: Forfeit
Speech Type: Adjective
ˈfɔːfɪt
lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing
Short Definition:lost or surrendered as penalty
Examples:- his possessions were declared forfeit
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