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forfeit

/ˈfɔː.fɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/

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noun

Strafe, Buße

A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.

Examples :

"The forfeit for being late to class too many times is detention. "

Die Strafe dafür, zu oft zu spät zum Unterricht zu kommen, ist Arrest.

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noun

Verlust, Einbuße

A thing forfeited; that which is taken from somebody in requital of a misdeed committed; that which is lost, or the right to which is alienated, by a crime, breach of contract, etc.

Examples :

"He who murders pays the forfeit of his own life."

Wer mordet, zahlt den Verlust seines eigenen Lebens.

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noun

Pfand, Einsatz

Something deposited and redeemable by a sportive fine as part of a game.

Examples :

"The forfeit for being late to class was one week of extra homework. "

Der Einsatz für das Zuspätkommen zum Unterricht war eine Woche zusätzliche Hausaufgaben.

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noun

Schaden, Unrecht

Injury; wrong; mischief.

Examples :

"The student's constant tardiness was a small forfeit to his chances of getting a good grade. "

Die ständige Verspätung des Schülers war ein kleiner Schaden für seine Chancen auf eine gute Note.

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verb

Verlieren, einbüßen

To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance

Examples :

"He forfeited his last chance of an early release from jail by repeatedly attacking another inmate."

Er verlor seine letzte Chance auf eine vorzeitige Haftentlassung, indem er wiederholt einen anderen Häftling angriff.

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verb

Verlieren, einbüßen

To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules

Examples :

"Because only nine players were present, the football team was forced to forfeit the game."

Weil nur neun Spieler anwesend waren, musste die Fußballmannschaft das Spiel verlieren.

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verb

Verwirken, verwirken

To be guilty of a misdeed; to be criminal; to transgress.

Examples :

"The student forfeited his right to play in the final game by repeatedly arguing with the referee. "

Der Schüler verwirkte sein Recht, im Finale zu spielen, indem er sich wiederholt mit dem Schiedsrichter stritt.

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verb

Verfallen, verwirken

To fail to keep an obligation.

Examples :

"Because he didn't complete the assignment on time, he will forfeit his chance to earn extra credit. "

Weil er die Aufgabe nicht rechtzeitig erledigte, verwirkt er seine Chance auf zusätzliche Punkte.

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adjective

Verwirkt, verwirkt wegen eines Vergehens oder Verbrechens

Lost or alienated for an offense or crime; liable to penal seizure.

Examples :

"The student's poor attendance made his good grades forfeit. "

Die schlechte Anwesenheit des Schülers ließ seine guten Noten verfallen.

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