waive

/weiv/
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waive

The defendant chose to waive his right to a jury trial.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To voluntarily give up, relinquish, or refrain from insisting on a right, claim, or privilege.
    • To put aside or dispense with a rule, requirement, or formality.
Usage
  • The verb "waive" is used when someone intentionally chooses not to enforce or claim something they are entitled to. It often involves a formal or legal decision.
  • It is typically followed by the thing being given up (e.g., a right, fee, requirement).
  • Common structures: "to waive [something]" or "to waive the right to [do something]".
Examples
  • The university waived the application fee for low-income students.
  • By signing this document, you waive your right to a trial by jury.
  • The landlord agreed to waive the penalty for late payment this one time.
  • The judge decided to waive the usual procedural rules in this special case.
Advanced Usage
  • "To waive aside": To dismiss or disregard something, often an objection or concern.
    • He waived aside our worries and proceeded with the plan.
  • "To waive through": To allow someone or something to pass without the usual checks or formalities.
    • Due to his diplomatic status, they waived him through customs.
Variants and Related Words
  • Waiver (n): A formal document or statement recording the act of waiving a right or claim.
    • You must sign a liability waiver before participating.
  • Waivable (adj): Capable of being waived.
    • The fee is waivable under certain conditions.
Synonyms
  • Relinquish: To voluntarily give up or let go of.
  • Forgo (or Forego): To abstain from or do without.
  • Renounce: To formally declare abandonment of a right or claim.
  • Cede: To give up, especially by treaty.
  • Dispense with: To manage without; to forgo.
Antonyms
  • Assert: To state a right or claim positively.
  • Claim: To demand as a right.
  • Insist on: To demand something forcefully, not accepting refusal.
  • Enforce: To compel observance of or compliance with.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "Waive the flag": This is not a standard idiom with "waive." The correct phrase for showing support is "wave the flag." Do not confuse "waive" (to give up) with "wave" (to move back and forth).
  • "Waiver of immunity": A legal phrase meaning a person gives up their protection from prosecution.
    • The official signed a waiver of immunity.
waive

The defendant chose to waive his right to a jury trial.

Verb
  1. lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime
    • you've forfeited your right to name your successor
    • forfeited property
  2. do without or cease to hold or adhere to
    • We are dispensing with formalities
    • relinquish the old ideas

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