forfeit
forfeit is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, forfeit is hyphenated as:
Definitions offorfeit
- A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
- A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.
Example: "He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life."
- Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.
- Injury; wrong; mischief.
- To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
Example: "He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."
- To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules
Example: "Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game."
- To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
- To fail to keep an obligation.
- Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.
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