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forfeited

/fɔːrˈfaɪtɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does forfeited mean?

verb

To lose or surrender something as a penalty or punishment, especially a right or privilege. To give up or abandon something, especially a claim or a right.

Example

"The company forfeited its license due to repeated violations of environmental regulations."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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