FORFEIT

(noun) the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
synonyms : forfeiture , sacrifice
(noun) a penalty for a fault or mistake that involves losing or giving up something
"the contract specified forfeits if the work was not completed on time"
synonyms : forfeiture
(noun) something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty
synonyms : forfeiture
(verb) lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
"you've forfeited your right to name your successor", "forfeited property"
synonyms : forego , forgo , give up , throw overboard , waive
(adj.) surrendered as a penalty
synonyms : confiscate , forfeited
Our goods were confiscated as a punishment. -added by naila_inlas

Mnemonics for forfeit

(Tag: english) forfeited == fore (before) + feet , that is when u have done some mistake u fall on some ones feet for excuse..
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(Tag: ) You have made some counterfeit coins so now you have to forfeit actual money(As a punishment).
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(Tag: ) If you have four feet or you pretend to have four feet, you will have to pay penalty....
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(Tag: ) fore(before)+feet that is before you get kicked by feet,pay the penalty
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