1 : to lose or lose the right to especially by some error, offense, or crime. 2 : to subject to confiscation as a forfeit also : abandon, give up. forfeit.

What does forfeit mean in legal terms?

Forfeit or forfeiture means losing a right, privilege, or property without compensation as a consequence of violating the law, breaching a legal obligation, failing to perform a contractual obligation or condition, or neglecting a legal duty. Under federal law, there are civil, criminal, and administrative forfeitures.

Does forfeit mean quit?

It means quitting by having no other choice. It's used a lot to talk about sports and other games. Q: Please show me example sentences with forfeit. A: In US English, "forfeit" is a verb meaning to "give up", "surrender", "concede defeat", "lose", "sacrifice", etc.