Forfeit

for'fit, a. Lost or alienated for an offense; liable to penal seizure. —??. A thing lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, offense, neglect of duty, or breach of contract; a fine; mulct; penalty; something deposited and redeemable by a fine. —?', t. To lose, or lose the right to. — Forfeiture, -fT-chur, n. Act of forfeiting; the losing of some right, privilege, estate, honor, office, or effects, by an offense, crime, breach of condition, etc.; thing forfeited; amercement; penalty. Forgave. See Forgive, under Forbear.