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forfeit

/ˈfɔː.fɪt/ /ˈfɔɹ.fɪt/

Meanings
noun
A penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.

Examples :

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

Illustration obligation

obligation noun

/ɑb.ləˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

The act of binding oneself by a social, legal, or moral tie to someone.

"My obligation to my family means I need to visit them regularly. "

Illustration competition

competition noun

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ /ˌkɑːmpəˈtɪʃən/

The action of competing.

"The competition for this job is strong."

Illustration withdrawal

withdrawal noun

/wɪðˈdɹɔːəl/

Receiving from someone's care what one has earlier entrusted to them. Usually refers to money.

"After saving diligently for a month, Sarah requested the withdrawal of her savings from the bank. "

Illustration wrongdoing

wrongdoing verb

/ɹɒŋˈduːɪŋ/

To do something wrong; to break a rule or offend.

"The student was caught wrongdoing on the test, so the teacher gave him a zero. "

Illustration repeatedly

repeatedly adverb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪdli/

Done several times or in repetition.

"He repeatedly violated the court order, and shall now be punished."

Illustration assignment

assignment noun

/əˈsaɪnmənt/ /æˈsaɪnmənt/

The act of assigning; the allocation of a job or a set of tasks.

"This flow chart represents the assignment of tasks in our committee."

Illustration compliance

compliance noun

/kəmˈplaɪəns/

An act of complying.

"The student's compliance with the school rules earned her a good report card. "

Illustration transgress

transgress verb

/tɹænzˈɡɹɛs/

To exceed or overstep some limit or boundary.

"The student transgressed the school's dress code by wearing jeans to a formal event. "

Illustration misdemeanor

misdemeanor noun

/ˌmɪsdɪˈmiːnə(ɹ)/

A crime usually punishable upon conviction by a small fine or by a short term of imprisonment. In the USA, misdemeanants usually are incarcerated in county jail for less than one year, but felons usually are incarcerated in state or federal prison for more than one year. Crimes which are punishable by large fines or by longer imprisonment are sometimes called felonies.

"She was charged with a misdemeanor for shoplifting a small item from the store, which meant she might have to pay a fine or spend a short time in jail. "

Illustration redeemable

redeemable noun

/rɪˈdiːməbəl/ /iːˈdiːməbəl/

A financial instrument that can be redeemed.

"The bond was a redeemable, allowing investors to get their initial investment back after five years. "

Illustration participate

participate verb

/pɑːˈtɪsɪpeɪt/

To join in, to take part, to involve oneself (in something).

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

Illustration consequence

consequence noun

/ˈkɒnsɪkwɛns/ /ˈkɑnsɪkwəns/

That which follows something on which it depends; that which is produced by a cause.

"If you miss your curfew, a consequence is having to stay inside and do chores. "