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waive

verb

Do without or cease to hold or adhere to

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Word length
5
Starts with
W
Ends with
E
Contains
AI
Scrabble score
11
CEFR level
C1

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verb

  1. Do without or cease to hold or adhere to

    “We are dispensing with formalities”

verb

  1. Lose (something) or lose the right to (something) by some error, offense, or crime

    “You've forfeited your right to name your successor”

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Example Sentences

We are dispensing with formalities
Relinquish the old ideas
You've forfeited your right to name your successor
Forfeited property

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