Forfeit

for′fit, v.t. to lose the right to by some fault or crime:— pr.p. for′feiting; pa.p. for′feited. — n. that which is forfeited: a penalty for a crime, or breach of some condition: a fine: something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine or penalty, esp. in pl. , a game of this kind.— adj. forfeited.— adj. For′feitable .— ns. For′feiter ( Shak. ), one who incurs punishment by forfeiting his bond; For′feiture , act of forfeiting: state of being forfeited: the thing forfeited. [O. Fr. forfait —Low L. for is factum —L. forisfacĕre , to transgre .]