forfeit

  1. Noun.  a penalty for or consequence of a misdemeanor.
  2. Verb.  To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance.
  3. Verb.  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.

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