Main entry: forfeit, forfeiture, sacrifice
Definition: the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Main entry: forfeit, forfeiture
Definition: a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
Usage: the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time
Main entry: forfeit, forfeiture
Definition: something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty;