waiver
/ˈweɪvər/
noun
- A document or statement that gives up a legal right or claim.
- The company asked all employees to sign a waiver agreeing not to share trade secrets.
- She signed a liability waiver before going bungee jumping.
- Before joining the gym, I had to sign a waiver that said I wouldn't sue if I got hurt.
- The act of choosing not to enforce a rule, requirement, or penalty.
- The city offered a waiver of parking fines for the first offense.
- The school granted a waiver of the late fee because the student had a family emergency.
- He received a waiver for the prerequisite course because of his work experience.
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verb
- To voluntarily give up a right, claim, or privilege.
- The athlete waived his right to a jury trial and accepted the penalty.
- By not objecting, you waive your right to complain later.
- The landlord waived the pet fee for the new tenant.
- To choose not to enforce a rule or requirement.
- The teacher waived the homework deadline for students who were sick.
- The government waived the visa requirement for citizens of certain countries.
- The coach waived the usual practice rule for the injured player.
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