Definition

1. 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

1. a formal written statement of relinquishment