Definitions

1. verb

to give up or surrender something, typically as a penalty or price for something else

“The team forfeited their game due to not having enough players.”

2. noun

something that is given up or surrendered, typically as a penalty or price for something else

“The team’s forfeit was a loss of their chance to win the championship.”

3. noun

a thing or right given up or surrendered, typically as a penalty or price for something else

“The forfeit of their freedom was a heavy price to pay for their crime.”