Definitions
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
Word origin
From Middle English forfait from ca. 1300, from Old French forfait (“crime”), originally the past participle of forfaire (“to transgress”), and Medieval Latin foris factum. During the 15th century, the sense shifted from the crime to the penalty for the crime.
Used in a sentence
“That he our deadly forfeit should release”
“He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life.”
“Thy slanders I forgive; and therewithal / Remit thy other forfeits.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Surrender as a penalty”7 letters
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