forfeit
adjective/ˈfɔːfɪt/
/ˈfɔːrfɪt/
[not before noun] (formal)- taken away from somebody as a consequence of something that they have done
- This booking fee will be forfeit should you decide not to take up the accommodation.
Word OriginMiddle 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).
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