as in penalty
a sum of money to be paid as a punishment
the forfeit for each baseball player involved in the brawl was $5,000
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as in to waive
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as in to lose
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Recent Examples of forfeit
Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2025
Fitzgerald says the potential forfeits and snubs amount to more punishment for a program that has already lost two coaches and its postseason eligibility.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Yet scrapping the tracks entirely would forfeit an opportunity to fortify the city’s transit backbone, especially as ridership rebounds post-pandemic.
—Paul Dreyer, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Although Boise State never provided a reason for the forfeits, two Bronco student-athletes joined a lawsuit against the Mountain West in November to prevent the San Jose State student-athlete from competing.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Feb. 2025
Fitzgerald says the potential forfeits and snubs amount to more punishment for a program that has already lost two coaches and its postseason eligibility.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Feb. 2025
Verb
Northwestern's women's basketball team will have to forfeit two of the games on its schedule after not traveling to Los Angeles during the devastating wildfires in January.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
Yet scrapping the tracks entirely would forfeit an opportunity to fortify the city’s transit backbone, especially as ridership rebounds post-pandemic.
—Paul Dreyer, New York Daily News, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for forfeit
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However, the most serious penalty is intact—Google's popular Chrome browser is still on the chopping block.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
10 Mar. 2025
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And that included nine penalties against him in only seven games last fall.—
Pat Leonard,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In addition, the BBA provides the PR and the IRS with the option of extending the statute of limitations period if the partnership signs a notice in writing, waiving the default statute of limitations period.—
Matthew Roberts,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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The company was not in compliance with the consolidated net leverage ratio covenant under its Credit Agreement as of December 31, 2024, but has entered into an amendment with lenders to waive the non-compliance, subject to certain refinancing milestones by June 30, 2025.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
14 Mar. 2025
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The Packers also lost defensive tackle T.J Slaton to Cincinnati, won't make a run at center Josh Myers and will cut or trade cornerback Jaire Alexander — possibly before the new league year arrives Wednesday afternoon.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Bulls lost their leading scorer for the final stretch of Monday’s win.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Violating an injunction is a criminal misdemeanor in Florida, punishable by up to one year in jail and a $1,000 fine — a penalty that some advocates contend is not stiff enough.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2025
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If convicted, Worthy, 21, could face a sentence of two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Others worry about moral hazard: if law enforcement seizures fill the coffers, might agencies become too enthusiastic about forfeitures just to grow those reserves?—
Dave Birnbaum,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Treasury Department will set up an office to administer the reserve, which will be capitalized with Bitcoin (BTC) confiscated by the government as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings, according to the order.—
Ramishah Maruf,
CNN,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Forfeit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/forfeit. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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