English to English
noun
- something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
source: WordNet 3.0
- a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
The contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time.
source: WordNet 3.0
- the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
source: WordNet 3.0
- The act of forfeiting; the loss of some right, privilege, estate, honor, office, or effects, by an offense, crime, breach of condition, or other act.
source: Webster 1913
