[ˈfɔːfɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- lose or be deprived of (property or a right or privilege) as a penalty for wrongdoing
(e.g: those unable to meet their taxes were liable to forfeit their estates)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (originally denoting a crime or transgression, hence a fine): from Old French forfet, forfait, past participle of forfaire ‘transgress’, from for- ‘out’ (from Latin foris ‘outside’) + faire ‘do’ (from Latin facere)

[ˈfɔːfɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a fine or penalty for wrongdoing
(e.g: the loser must pay a forfeit)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (originally denoting a crime or transgression, hence a fine): from Old French forfet, forfait, past participle of forfaire ‘transgress’, from for- ‘out’ (from Latin foris ‘outside’) + faire ‘do’ (from Latin facere)

[ˈfɔːfɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- lost or surrendered as a penalty for wrongdoing
(e.g: his possessions were declared forfeit)


Phrases:

Origin:
Middle English (originally denoting a crime or transgression, hence a fine): from Old French forfet, forfait, past participle of forfaire ‘transgress’, from for- ‘out’ (from Latin foris ‘outside’) + faire ‘do’ (from Latin facere)