forfeit

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Under normal circumstances, the rules would have empowered the referee to declare a forfeit and award the game to Morocco.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

In the event of his dismissal, Pichai would forfeit all stock options that are not yet exercisable, according to the document.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

If a player is found to have played club, the high school team has to forfeit, and if it happens during the playoffs, the team is eliminated.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Horvath would have had to forfeit her seat to run against Bass, while facing a tight timeline for fundraising.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2026

Gary Edwards was ineligible to play, Carter had to forfeit the three games in which he had played, and Carter was out of the playoffs.

From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger