unforfeitable
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/ʌnˈfɔːrfɪtəbəl/
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/ʌnˈfɔːfɪtəbəl/
cannot be forfeited
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unforfeitable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'forfeit' from Old French 'forfet', meaning 'crime, transgression'.
Historical Evolution
'forfeit' changed from the Old French word 'forfet' and eventually became the modern English word 'forfeit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'forfeit' meant 'crime or transgression', but over time it evolved to mean 'to lose or give up something as a penalty'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not subject to forfeiture; cannot be lost or given up.
The rights to the property are unforfeitable.
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Last updated: 2025/01/16 21:05