单词 | forfeit |
释义 | forfeit n., adj., & v. --n   1. a penalty for a breach of contract or neglect; a fine.   2. a a trivial fine for a breach of rules in clubs etc. or in games. b (in pl.) a game in which forfeits are exacted.   3. something surrendered as a penalty.   4. the process of forfeiting.   5. Law property or a right or privilege lost as a legal penalty. --adj lost or surrendered as a penalty. --vtr. (forfeited, forfeiting) lose the right to, be deprived of, or have to pay as a penalty. Derivatives forfeitable adj. forfeiter n. forfeiture n. Etymology: ME (= crime) f. OF forfet, forfait past part. of forfaire transgress (f. L foris outside) + faire f. L facere do |
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