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forfeited

/ˈfɔːrfɪtɪd/ /ˈfɔːrfətɪd/

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verb

Perder, ser confiscado

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."

Perdió su última oportunidad de obtener la libertad anticipada de la cárcel al atacar repetidamente a otro recluso.

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verb

Perder por incomparecencia, renunciar

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."

Debido a que solo había nueve jugadores presentes, el equipo de fútbol se vio obligado a renunciar al partido.

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verb

Perder, ser culpable de

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

Examples :

"Because he plagiarized his essay, the student forfeited his right to graduate with honors. "

Debido a que plagió su ensayo, el estudiante perdió su derecho a graduarse con honores.

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verb

Perder, incumplir

To fail to keep an obligation.

Examples :

"Because he missed too many classes, John forfeited his right to take the final exam. "

Debido a que faltó a demasiadas clases, John perdió su derecho a tomar el examen final.

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