C1verbformallawsport
US/ˈfɔːr.fɪt/
UK/ˈfɔː.fɪt/
to lose a right, money or a chance because you broke a rule or failed to do something
In context
If you cancel the booking now, you will forfeit your deposit.
The team forfeited the match after arriving two hours late.
By running away, he forfeited the right to a fair trial.
Words that go with forfeit
verb + noun
- forfeit a depositGuests who do not arrive will forfeit their deposit.
- forfeit the rightCitizens never forfeit the right to speak freely.
- forfeit a matchThe club had to forfeit the match.
- forfeit a claimYou forfeit your claim to the money if you miss the deadline.
- forfeit licenseDrunk drivers may forfeit license and car.
- forfeit the gameThey forfeited the game when only five players showed up.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He forfeited from the competition.Correct: He forfeited the competition.