To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance
The word "forfeit" is correct and can be used in written English. It can be used when someone gives up a right or privilege, or loses something as a penalty for an offense or oversight. An example sentence is: "Paul had to forfeit his deposit when he failed to show up for his appointment.".
"When people go online, they shouldn't have to forfeit the basic privacy we're assured as Americans," Obama said.
It places people in difficult positions: they must forfeit their personal convictions and desires in order to appease society or choose to defy the status quo and unrepentantly be themselves at the risk of being misjudged and even mistreated.
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Robin Gisby, Network Rail's managing director of operations, who was responsible for the engineering overruns that caused the cancellation of all trains in and out London King's Cross on Saturday, is to forfeit a golden goodbye.
Carne has said he would forfeit his annual bonus because of the Christmas chaos.
Robin Gisby, Network Rail's managing director of operations, who was responsible for the overrunning engineering work that caused the cancellation of all trains in and out London King's Cross on Saturday, is to forfeit a golden goodbye.
Some are persuaded, but many others just want to get back to their studies, fearful that the whole academic year will be forfeit if the occupation continues for much longer.
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