verb / noun / adjective
forfeit
FOR-fit/ˈfɔːrfɪt/
Loss or surrender of something as a penalty or consequence.
The player forfeits a match token after breaking the rule.
Etymology
Doing “beyond” what is right may be the original image. From committing a transgression, the meaning shifted to losing something as a penalty for misconduct.
In context
the last round must break the leg of the bed where my young daughter is sleeping and if you don't do that you will have to forfeit your life
More examples
- The team lost by forfeit.
- His deposit was forfeit under the agreement.
- They were forfeiting their chance to compete.
Forms
forfeit · forfeits · forfeited · forfeiting