Forfeit

How it is used

Teams may forfeit a match; the same word can also name the resulting loss.

Example sentences

1. The team had to forfeit because it could not field enough players.

   Too few available players prevent participation.

2. A rule breach caused the club to forfeit its earlier win.

   The penalty removes a result already obtained.

Common collocations

• forfeit a match
• forfeit a win

Related terms

• matchA sports competition between two players or teams, such as a game of football, tennis or boxing, that ends with a result.
• tournamentA competition in which many players or teams take part in a series of matches or rounds, often ending with a final and a winner.

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