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Meaning of Forfeiting
Forfeiting refers to the act of giving up or surrendering something, especially a right, claim, or privilege, as a result of a failure to fulfill an obligation or requirement, according to the Oxford English Dictionary.
Definitions
- * The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines forfeiting as the act of losing or being deprived of something, especially as a penalty for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example Uses
- The company was forfeiting its right to bid on the contract due to its failure to meet the deadline.
- * By not showing up to the competition, the team was forfeiting its chance to win the championship.
- * The defendant was forfeiting his bail when he failed to appear in court.