waive
/weɪv/
verb
- To choose not to demand or enforce something, such as a rule, fee, or right.
- The landlord agreed to waive the late rent penalty this one time.
- You can waive your right to a jury trial if you prefer a judge to decide the case.
- The school decided to waive the application fee for low-income students.
- To refrain from claiming or insisting on something, often a legal right or privilege.
- By signing the form, you waive any future claims against the company.
- The athlete decided to waive his eligibility for the draft and stay in college.
- She chose to waive her right to remain silent and spoke to the police.
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