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Definitions by Luis m.w.

To surrender or decline an enjoyable opportunity or period of rest by deliberately undertaking a chore, obligation, or tedious task, while framing the decision as an unavoidable duty.
"She complained that she never got the chance to relax on the flight, but she simply dutyfeited her downtime by answering routine emails."
dutyfeit by Luis m.w. September 4, 2026

preferfeit

To surrender or lose an opportunity, obligation, or rest by voluntarily choosing a preferred indulgence, while framing the loss as unavoidable or a lack of time.
"She claimed she had no chance to sleep during the flight, but she simply preferfeited her rest to eat dinner."
preferfeit by Luis m.w. September 4, 2026