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forfeit 1. Law something confiscated as a penalty for an offence, breach of contract, etc. 2. a. a game in which a player has to give up an object, perform a specified action, etc., if he commits a fault b. an object so given up How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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"Another forfeit for a Gallicism," said a Russian writer who was present. The reserve which I have hitherto maintained in this matter has been misinterpreted by members of my family whose good opinion I cannot consent to forfeit. I can only prevent her from taking some desperate step on her side -- some step by which she may forfeit the friendship and protection of the excellent people with whom she is now living -- by reminding her that if Mrs. |
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