- given up, especially as a penalty or as a consequence of crime or fault:The forfeited lands follow a line from Forest Grove to Astoria.The forfeited shares are deemed to be owned by the company from the date agreed by the directors.
- (of a game or match) declared a loss as a result of noncompliance with the rules:The score of a forfeited game shall be recorded as 9-0.Goals will not be awarded to any of the players on the winning team of a forfeited match.
- the simple past tense and past participle of forfeit.