forfeited

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adjective

for·feit·ed ˈfȯr-fə-təd

Synonyms of forfeited

: given up because of some error, offense, law, or crime

forfeited shares

forfeited property

a forfeited match

forfeited

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past tense and past participle of forfeit entry 2

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Contestants are selected through the pre-registration process ahead of the event, though unregistered adults may still be able to participate if there are any forfeited or open slots on the day of the contests. — Finch Walker, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Rather than letting unused time off sit idle or forfeited, employees can opt to trade that value to reduce their debt. — Shahar Ziv, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025

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Adjective

1530, in the meaning defined above

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