"forfeit victory" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It is typically used when someone has given up a victory that they had gained or was expected to gain. For example, "Rather than compromise his principles, the politician forfeited victory in the election."
A retreat would forfeit victory to the federals and require a return to the weakening defensive status in Virginia.
Nick Sakiewicz, general manager of the MetroStars, said yesterday that the action by Chivas was highly unprofessional and that his team would earn a 2-0 forfeit victory.
The solution was this: After warning the coach once about an offending parent's behavior, the referee had the right to cancel the game at the next offense and give a forfeit victory to the other side.
Rob Heidger and Kevin Wong getting a forfeit victory because of an injury, and Dain Blanton and Eric Fonoimoana won by 15-13 over Norway's Jorre Kjemperud and Vegard Hoidalen.
Despite losing on the field to Inkster, the team was credited with a forfeit victory and compiled an 8 1 regular season record.
American League President Lee MacPhail later declared the second game of the doubleheader a forfeit victory for the visiting Detroit Tigers.
The players said in a letter given to a New York Times reporter yesterday afternoon that university officials had treated them with a lack of sympathy and respect after St . Bonaventurehad to forfeit victories in which the ineligible player had participated.
Or the chaos of Betfair's popular in-running betting markets when the clear leader suddenly goes for the whip once too often and forfeits victory.
On Friday, Mr. Houston changed his mind, saying that his team would not accept a forfeited victory and would also forfeit the game.
In addition to the Stillman game, the Boll Weevils forfeited victories over Southern Arkansas 23-200), ValdoStatetate 35-311) and West Alabama 23-177).
If I win, I forfeit my victory and will still buy you a hot dog.
