forfeited

• Qualifie ce qui a été perdu, cédé ou confisqué en raison d'une faute, d'une violation de contrat ou du non-respect d'une condition.

Describes something that has been surrendered or given up as a penalty for a crime, breach of contract, or failure to fulfill a condition.

1. Lost or surrendered as a penaltyB2formal

   Given up or taken away as a punishment or consequence of a breach of rules or law.

   Confisqué / Perdu par forfaiture

   • The forfeited deposit was returned to the landlord.
   • He lost his forfeited rights to the property.
   • The team's forfeited match cost them the championship.

   Synonymesforfeitlostrelinquished

2. Relinquished voluntarilyB2formal

   Given up or surrendered willingly, often in exchange for something else.

   abandonné volontairement

   • She forfeited her claim to the inheritance.
   • The company forfeited its license due to non-compliance.
   • He forfeited his chance to win by withdrawing early.

   Synonymesabandonedrelinquished

   Antonymeskeptmaintainedretained

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de perdre ou de renoncer à quelque chose en tant que punition pour une erreur, un échec ou en vertu d'une exigence légale.

A verb used to indicate the act of losing or giving up something as a penalty for a mistake, failure, or legal requirement.

1. Lose as a penaltyB2formal

   To lose or give up something as a penalty for a mistake, crime, or failure to follow rules.

   Perdre à titre de pénalité

   • He forfeited his deposit by canceling the reservation.
   • The team forfeited the game due to a lack of players.
   • She forfeited her right to appeal by missing the deadline.

   Synonymesforgogive uploserelinquishsacrificesurrenderwaiveyield

2. Give up voluntarilyB2formal

   To voluntarily give up something, often as a sacrifice or to achieve a greater goal.

   renoncer à

   • He forfeited his vacation time to finish the project.
   • She forfeited her share of the inheritance to her siblings.
   • They forfeited their privacy for the sake of fame.

   Synonymesabandoncederelinquishrenouncesacrificesurrenderwaiveyield

   Antonymesholdkeeppossessretain