Difference between Forfeit and Forfeiture

Forfeit

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To suffer the loss of something by wrongdoing or non-compliance To lose a contest, game, match, or other form of competition by voluntary withdrawal, by failing to attend or participate, or by violation of the rules

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Something lost as a penalty for committing a crime, offense, or breach of contract; a thing forfeited

Example sentence: Umpires got power, man. You ever notice if you go to a ballpark and there's a close play on first base, they will not run the replay at the ballpark? I've seen umpires go underneath and call up and say if you run one more of those replays, we're gonna forfeit the game. That's how strong their union is.

Forfeiture

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A legal action whereby a person loses all interest in the forfeit property.The loss of forfeit property.The property lost as a forfeit.Any loss occasioned by one's own actions.