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forfeit

noun as in something given as sacrifice

verb as in give up something in sacrifice

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The Patriots lost to Narbonne in the semifinals in 2018 and again last season, but the Gauchos forfeited both victories for using ineligible players.

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Universities, public “experts” and the media have forfeited their credibility by promoting ideological viewpoints disguised as research and reporting.

Her phones will be forfeited and destroyed as part of her restraining order.

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San Juan Hills forfeited nine games but received an at-large berth to the Division 2 playoffs.

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San Juan Hills became the latest school to announce forfeits on Friday for using ineligible players.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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