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forfeited

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﹒Lost or surrendered something as a penalty for wrongdoing, neglect, or breach of contract.

﹒Gave up or relinquished a right, possession, or privilege, typically as a consequence of an action.

Examples

﹒The team forfeited the match after failing to arrive on time.

﹒He forfeited his right to a trial by pleading guilty to the charges.

﹒Because she missed the deadline, she forfeited her deposit on the apartment.

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