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Definition of forfeit verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

forfeit

verb

NAmE//ˈfɔrfət//

Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they forfeit

he / she / it forfeits

past simple forfeited

-ing form forfeiting

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forfeit something to lose something or have something taken away from you because you have done something wrong If you cancel your flight, you will forfeit your deposit. He has forfeited his right to be taken seriously.

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