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forfeit

nounadjectiveverb /fɔrfɪt/ 2 syllables 7 letters Scrabble 13 WWF 13
Definitions
noun

the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.

adjective

surrendered as a penalty

noun

something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

noun

a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something

“the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time”

verb

lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

“you've forfeited your right to name your successor”

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