FORFEITED Meaning and
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"Forfeited" is an adjective commonly used to describe something that has been lost, surrendered, or given up due to a failure to fulfill a condition or meet an obligation. It suggests that the person or party involved has become deprived of a right, possession, privilege, or entitlement.
The term is often associated with legal or contractual matters where individuals or entities are subject to certain terms and conditions. When someone fails to comply with the stipulated requirements or breaches an agreement, their inability to meet the obligations results in the forfeiture of their rights or assets. In such cases, the forfeited assets or possessions may be seized or taken away by the party who was owed them, as a form of penalty or compensation.
"Forfeited" can also be used in a broader sense to describe any situation where something valuable is lost or given up willingly or unwillingly. It can refer to various contexts, such as sports competitions where a team or player may lose their chance to win due to rule infringement or unsportsmanlike behavior, resulting in their forfeiture of the game.
Overall, "forfeited" emphasizes the act of losing or giving up something valuable as a consequence of one's actions, typically due to non-compliance or violation of an agreement, rule, or duty.
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Lost or alienated by an offence or crime, or by a breach of condition.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of FORFEITED
The word "forfeited" dates back to the late 14th century and is derived from the Old French term "forfait", which means "crime" or "offense". The Old French word originated from the combination of the prefix "for-" (meaning "outside" or "beyond") and the noun "fait" (meaning "deed" or "act"). Therefore, "forfeited" essentially refers to something that has been lost or taken away as a consequence of committing an offense or going against the established rules or terms.
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Conjugate verb Forfeited
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