Words Like FORFEIT
We have put together a list of words that are similar to FORFEIT.
13 Alternative Words Similar to forfeit
3 examples of forfeit
1
he who murders pays the forfeit of his life
2
to forfeit an estate by treason; to forfeit reputation by a breach of promise
3
forfeited property
10 definitions of forfeit
1
Injury; wrong; mischief.
2
A thing forfeit or forfeited; what is or may be taken from one in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, offense, neglect of duty, or breach of contract; hence, a fine; a mulct; a penalty.
3
Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine; -- whence the game of forfeits.
4
Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.
5
To lose, or lose the right to, by some error, fault, offense, or crime; to render one's self by misdeed liable to be deprived of; to alienate the right to possess, by some neglect or crime; ; -- with to before the one acquiring what is forfeited.
6
To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.
7
To fail to keep an obligation.
8
In the condition of being forfeited; subject to alienation.
9
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
10
surrendered as a penalty