waiver
/'weivə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A formal written statement of relinquishment: A legal document or official statement in which a person or organization voluntarily gives up a right, claim, or privilege.
- The act of intentionally not enforcing a rule or requirement: The act of officially choosing not to insist on something that is normally required.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- The university requires a signed waiver before you can participate in the research study.
- He signed a liability waiver before going skydiving.
- The government announced a waiver of the usual visa fees for refugees.
Advanced Usage
- "to grant a waiver": To officially give permission for a rule or requirement not to be followed.
- The committee can grant a waiver for the age requirement in special circumstances.
- "to be subject to waiver": To be something that can potentially be officially set aside.
- Certain program requirements are subject to waiver by the department chair.
Variants and Related Words
- Waive (verb): To voluntarily give up a right or claim; to refrain from insisting on a rule or penalty.
- The bank agreed to waive the late fee.
- Waivable (adjective): Capable of being waived.
- The penalty is waivable under certain conditions.
Synonyms
- Relinquishment: The act of giving up or letting go of something.
- Renunciation: The formal rejection of a right, claim, or possession.
- Disclaimer: A statement that denies responsibility or affiliation.
Related Phrases
- Waiver of immunity: A legal document in which a person, especially a government official, gives up their legal protection against prosecution.
- Waiver clause: A section in a contract that specifies which rights or terms can be formally given up.
Related Idioms
- "Sign on the dotted line": To formally agree to something, often by signing a document like a waiver or contract.
- Before starting the job, you'll need to sign on the dotted line for the confidentiality waiver.
Noun
- a formal written statement of relinquishment