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(noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc. |
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Synonyms: forfeit, sacrifice |
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Related Words: act, human action, human activity |
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| 2. |
(noun) a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something; "the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time" |
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Synonyms: forfeit |
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Related Words: penalty |
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| 3. |
(noun) something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty; |
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Synonyms: forfeit |
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Related Words: loss |
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